Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Nashville, Tenn.-based Endodontic Practice Partners secured a $20 million upsizing of its existing senior debt facility.

Here are 10 DSOs, dental companies and dental schools that have made executive appointments and promotions that Becker's has reported on since March 20:

The average annual salary for dental hygienists has increased each of the last five years, jumping from $77,230 in 2019 to $89,890 in 2023, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Dental hygienists have the highest mean hourly wage in Washington, where they make $59.38 per hour, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

General dentists make an average annual salary of $191,750, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental opened two practices in Florida, bringing the DSO's total network to more than 120 locations across Florida and Georgia.

California has 1,060 active orthodontists, the most of any state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2453, enacting the state's joining of the dental and dental hygienist interstate compact. 

VideaHealth and Henry Schein One are expanding their partnership to bring AI to the dental education market.

The National Council of Insurance Legislators' executive committee provided final approval for model legislation for a dental loss ratio.