Dental hygienists earn nearly double the average annual wage of dental assistants in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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A team of researchers at Penn Dental in Philadelphia are examining the properties of jaw stem cells for their potential use in treatments.
The number of orthodontists in the U.S. increased from 5,990 in 2019 to 6,400 in 2023, an increase of 6.8%.
Cumming, Ga.-based OMS360 has added Joshua Everts, DDS, MD, as its first chief clinical officer.
Several dental companies have introduced innovative ways of improving dental care, including inventing new technologies, expanding care and implementing new business models.
Competition among DSOs has skyrocketed this year as several new organizations have entered the field, introducing unique operational models and meeting the evolving expectations of dentists.
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Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental is setting itself apart from competitors by focusing on adding personalized value to its partner practices, a method that has proven successful as the DSO nears 100 offices.
The Pacific Dental Services Foundation donated its mobile clinic to the High Point (N.C.) University Workman School of Dental Medicine.
Florida and New Jersey were some of the most active states for DSOs and dental groups in July, with both states seeing three additions each.