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Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Last year was a strong growth and expansion period for many of the largest DSOs in the U.S., including Heartland Dental and Pacific Dental Services.

There were 202,304 total dentists in the U.S. in 2023, a slight dip from 2022, according to data from the American Dental Association.

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The National Council of Insurance Legislators, a group of state lawmakers focused on insurance law, adopted model legislation for a dental loss ratio, with language approved by the American Dental Association and National Association of Dental Plans.

Arkansas is the state with the worst dental health, according to personal finance website WalletHub, dropping from second worst in 2023.

Illinois is the state with the best dental health, according to personal finance website WalletHub, jumping from No. 2 in 2023.

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