As the dental industry continues to evolve, dentists are focusing on the logistics of running their practices, with staffing and efficiency top of mind.
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Amid the changes of the pandemic, many dentists are working hard to maintain financial viability, according to poll findings from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
Ten percent of general dentists said they are referring more patients to specialists than before the pandemic began, according to the American Dental Association's latest COVID-19 economic impact survey.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides compensation information for several healthcare occupations in each state.
From new leadership appointments to a federal lawsuit, here are eight dentists who made headlines this week:
Residents in Cowlitz County, Wash., have delayed making dental appointments because of COVID-19, confusion surrounding coverage and difficulties finding a Medicaid-covered provider, The Daily News reported July 18.
The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry will construct a new dental clinic on the school's Tulsa campus, according to a July 19 news release.
Trevose, Pa.-based Simply Beautiful Smiles recently acquired Olin Dental Group, according to a July 19 press release.
Boston-based Beacon Dental Health has doubled in size for the third consecutive year, according to a July 19 news release.
The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against two Texas dental practice owners on behalf of two employees who say they were retaliated against for inquiring about COVID-19 safety precautions.