Benchmarking

88% of dentists are most concerned about patients' payments: 5 statistics

A Bankers Healthcare Group survey of 413 licensed dentists who either own a dental practice or are an independent practitioner asked them about their concerns. By Mackenzie Garrity - 11/1/18

Reimbursement rates to drop 2.7% for dentists: 5 stats

Dentists continue to struggle with reimbursement as the market changes. Morgan Staley research firm AlphaWise examined the past and future reimbursement rates for dentists. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/30/18

Top 3 dentists in each state, from P&R Dental Strategies

P&R Dental Strategies' DentaQual Leaders in Quality program and EliteStar Dentist Award recognized the top dentists in each state. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/2/18

Dentists' median loan balance tops $236K — How long before it's paid off?

While many students decide to pursue higher education, the price for schooling continues to skyrocket. By Mackenzie Garrity - 8/23/18

Top 5 states with lowest, highest percentage of adults with no dental visits

Dental care coverage remains uncertain, leaving many adults to skip routine and necessary appointments. By Mackenzie Garrity - 8/13/18

Top 5 states with most, fewest dentists per capita

As the connection between overall health and oral health becomes more apparent, dentists remain vital participants in healthcare. By Mackenzie Garrity - 8/10/18

Average 1st year of dental school costs $50K+ & 5 more stats

Currently, there are 66 accredited dental schools in the U.S., according to the American Dental Association. By Mackenzie Garrity - 7/25/18

CDC finds 44% of children have cavities: 5 stats

A recent CDC study found while the percentage of children with cavities dropped nationwide in 2016, the number of minority children with cavities remained high. By Mackenzie Garrity - 7/10/18

Associate dentists earn $117K annually — 5 key stats on their salaries

On average, an associate dentist earns $117,446 annually, according to PayScale. By Mackenzie Garrity - 6/28/18

53% of adults say their smile impacts their overall success: 3 insights

A recent Delta Dental survey questioned what aspects of an adult's life affect their confidence. Participants were surveyed about their oral health, relationships, earning optional and skin care. By Mackenzie Garrity - 6/12/18

43% of rural Americans don't have access to dental care & 7 more statistics

Although Medicaid continues to expand throughout the U.S., there are still major gaps in access to dental care. West Virginia is one of the leading states lacking access to dental care, according to The Washington Post. By Mackenzie Garrity - 6/11/18

10 statistics on oral surgery revenue per case

Here are 10 statistics on oral surgery revenue per case at ASCs, based on VMG Health's 2018 Multi-Specialty ASC Benchmarking Study. By Laura Dyrda - 6/6/18

Top 6 reasons adults visit the dentist unexpectedly

A recent Delta Dental survey found 57 percent of Americans have made an unexpected visit to their dentist. By Mackenzie Garrity - 5/24/18

What's the No. 1 most common chronic disease among children?

Access to dental care for all patients can be a challenge, especially for children of color, according to the Precinct Reporter Group. By Mackenzie Garrity - 5/22/18

Americans value oral health over friendships: 5 quick facts

Americans regard oral health as most important to their lives, according to a Delta Dental survey. By Mackenzie Garrity - 4/18/18

No. 1 healthcare provider Americans want to see more often? Dentist tops the list

A Delta Dental survey showed 42 percent of Americans would like to see their dentist more often. By Mackenzie Garrity - 3/20/18

Arizona dentist accepts 10 cryptocurrencies – Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple included

Tempe, Ariz.-based dentist George Carr, DDS, began accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in 2017. Today he accepts 10 different types, Fox 10 Phoenix reports. By Mackenzie Garrity - 3/19/18

Tooth fairy faces economic burden – price per tooth drops to $4.13

A study by Delta Dental Plans Association, found the tooth fairy was frugal in 2017, cashing out an average of $4.13 per tooth. By Mackenzie Garrity - 3/1/18

10 reasons people avoid the dentist

A recent Hello Products study found 30 percent of millennials brush their teeth just once a day, according to Fox 32. By Mackenzie Garrity - 2/26/18

Dental conditions total $1B in emergency department spending – How dental inequality is expanding

With politicians threatening to cut Medicaid, low income communities are left facing oral health, employment and overall health challenges, according to The New York Times. By Mackenzie Garrity - 2/19/18