Here are five statistics Becker’s has reported on in recent months that could lead to future roadblocks in the dental industry: 1. Nearly 66% of dentists have increased their fees this year, according to the American Dental Association’s “Economic Outlook…
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Healthcare education is moving fast. Executives are under pressure to keep compliance airtight while building skills that reduce turnover and improve care. Traditional, course-first learning alone is not meeting the moment, especially as roles evolve and technology changes how people…
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Consumer advocacy law firm Levi & Korsinsky is investigating Delta Dental of Virginia’s recent data breach. On or around April 23, Delta Dental of Virginia discovered suspicious activity associated with an email account and launched an investigation. It was determined…
Here are three DSOs that have launched so far this year: 1. Freedom Dental Partners 2. Reveal Dental Partners 3. SF Dental Group
Various workforce trends have created a perfect storm for the dental hygienist shortage, and dental practices are struggling to keep up. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing shortages, with dental hygienists representing one of the largest exoduses in the industry. A…
Minneapolis-based Park Dental Partners has announced its initial public offering of 1,535,000 shares of its common stock at the price of $13 per share. The DSO expects the gross proceeds from the IPO to be about $20 million, which it…
Dual-specialty DSO beBright has named Jeff Komoroski as its next CFO, effective Dec. 1. Mr. Komoroski has more than 25 years of experience in finance, accounting and operations, according to a Dec. 3 news release from the company. He previously…
Although there are continued opportunities for growth among DSOs, challenges around staffing and finances will be persistent obstacles for success. Barry Lyon, DDS, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and chief clinical auditor for Dental Care Alliance,…
Here are 10 statistics and trends showcasing the shifting dental education landscape: 1. Dental school tuition has increased by 26.5% for residents and 18% for nonresidents since 2017, according to data from the American Dental Association. 2. The total number…
A South Carolina man was recently arrested for allegedly breaking into three dental offices, The Island Packet reported Dec. 1. Joshua Spencer, 40, was charged with three counts of second-degree burglary, grand larceny and possession of a firearm by a…