Dental leaders have become increasingly more interested in salivary diagnostics as the potential of this new tool is explored.
Author: Ariana Portalatin
Some of the most-read dental stories covered by Becker's this month involved dental practice closures, state legislation and cybersecurity.
This month, several dental industry leaders spoke with Becker's about the most pressing issues and trends in the field, including saliva testing, DSO consolidation and employee burnout.
Five states have recently disciplined dentists for violations related to patient care, infection control and more.
Maintaining a successful dental practice relies on several critical factors, including patient retention, production and staffing.
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An Oklahoma woman was recently charged with embezzling $39,000 from a local dental office, KSWO reported May 29.
The top 10% of dental practices schedule an average of 107 appointments per day, according to Henry Schein One's 2024 Industry Report.
Cincinnati-based Cordental Group acquired The Healthy Smile Center in Ashtabula, Ohio.
Kevin Masters, DDS, will retire May 31 after 25 years of service, the Barron News-Shield reported May 29.
The top 10% of dental practices saw an 83% case acceptance rate and a 123% collection rate in 2023, according to Henry Schein One's 2024 Industry Report.