For some dentists, the end of the COVID-19 pandemic provided hope that some of the issues plaguing the dental industry would subside.
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Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened a practice in Annapolis, Md., June 20 to increase accessibility for patients in the state.
There have been a number of dental insurance and benefit bills passed throughout the first six months of 2024, including claims reviews and more protections for dentists.
Here are seven dental technology updates that Becker's reported on in June:
Texas, California, and Florida Dominate DSO Headquarters Location Preferences, with strongest growth seen in the Small/Emerging markets.
The average annual salary for dental assistants increased by 5.9% between 2023 and 2024, while inflation is currently down by 19.5%.
From new artificial intelligence programs to record breaking investments, here are 16 of the biggest headlines and updates from the dental AI sector that Becker's reported on in the first half of 2024:
Some Medi-Cal Dental providers are still working through processing times and unpaid claims issues stemming from the Change Healthcare cyberattack in February.
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently added a Mississippi practice to its network.
Dental leaders are growing increasingly concerned about the impact the Medicaid redetermination process could have on patient care and accessibility.