Rasmussen Family Dentistry has purchased the practice of Matthew Allen, DDS, who has retired after 60 years in dentistry, according to a June 4 report from Cape Coral Breeze. The practice, located in Fort Myers, Fla., will be led by…
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Here are four dental industry mergers and acquisitions that took place in May: 1. Smile Source, a private practice dental network, merged with ACT Dental, a dental practice coaching and education company to enhance support for independent dentists. 2. Eau…
The Iowa Dental Board recently reinstated the license of a dentist previously convicted of drug and weapons charges, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported June 4. Shawn Michael Kerby, DDS, was sentenced to 20 months in prison in 2018 for obtaining…
A woman in Atlanta was arrested on suspicion of practicing dentistry without a license and forgery of a dental license, according to a June 2 report from Longview News-Journal. Emily Brannon, 34, allegedly presented a fake license to Byrd Dental…
Here are five statistics Becker’s has reported on in recent months that could lead to opportunities for growth and progress in the dental industry: 1. The average annual salary for general dentists has increased 10% since 2019. 2. Ninety-one percent…
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A person was rushed to the hospital after crashing their vehicle into a dental office in Miami, WSVN reported June 3. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the car crash around 2 p.m. on June 3. It is unclear what caused…
Two dental offices in Morganton, N.C., were damaged in a fire May 31. WHKY reported. Morganton Public Safety responded to a fire alarm at the building the night of May 31. The fire was located in the basement. The cause…
An Indiana dentist will be competing in the U.S. Open Golf Championship later this month, Golfweek reported June 3. Matt Vogt, DDS, practices at The Dentist at Gateway Crossing in McCordsville, Ind. Dr. Vogt earned his spot after competing in…
Here are seven dental industry settlements Becker’s has reported on this year totaling more than $120 million: 1. The Aspen Group agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit, filed in response to an April 2023 data breach, for $4.4 million. 2.…
Here are five statistics Becker’s has reported on in recent months that could lead to future roadblocks in the dental industry: