Dentists

Five dentists making moves in the industry:

Several dentists affiliated their practices with DSOs last week. 

Hawaii is the most expensive state to live in, according to data website World Population Review, and the average annual salary for dentists there is $177,820, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

From DSO acquisitions to dental school partnerships, here are six dental updates that have taken place since Nov. 29: 

A Nashville, Tenn.-based practice recently became the first dental clinic in the city to offer 24-hour emergency care.

Marty Gleason, DMD, co-owner of Fairfield (Iowa) Dental Clinic, is retiring after almost 40 years of service, the Southeast Iowa Union reported Dec. 21.

From dental partnership groups to technology companies, here are five leaders involved in the oral surgery field to know:

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in Oklahoma City recently received a $1 million grant from the Kirkpatrick Family Fund, Tulsa World reported Dec. 20.  

The American Dental Association asked Congress to consider several proposals to reform student loan payments. 

Some of the top dental stories by Becker's this year covered salaries, acquisitions and DSOs.