Heartland Dental received initial approval to build a new dental office at Meridian Plaza in Glen Carbon, Ill., the Edwardsville Intelligencer reported April 28.
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In 2022, there were 202,536 practicing dentists in the U.S., according to April data from the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute — an increase of 24 percent since 2001.
When looking at the American dental workforce, it becomes glaringly obvious that something is missing — Black dentists.
ZimVie, Zimmer Biomet's spine and dental spinoff, opened a training institute for dental practitioners in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
The average annual wage for dental hygienists in the U.S. is $84,860, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Most of the dental industry tends to view DSOs and private practice like oil and vinegar — they simply don't, or shouldn't, mix. However, not everyone is on board with viewing the two as opposing forces.
Washington, D.C., is the worst large city to start a business while Daytona Beach, Fla., is the worst small city to start a business, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
Pacific Dental Services has opened 19 practices since the start of 2023.
US Endo Partners has added Clearwater Endodontics to its network, according to an April 25 LinkedIn post from the DSO.
Orlando, Fla., is the best large city to start a business while Washington, Utah, is the best small city to start a business, according to personal finance site WalletHub.