Several states this year have passed legislation or are considering legislation to expand dental coverage and change various dental insurance practices. Here are 10 state bills affecting dentistry:
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Wyoming saw the largest decrease in the average annual wage for dental assistants from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across the U.S., the average pay for dental assistants increased $1,510 from 2023 to…
Southlake, Texas-based Allied OMS added three oral surgery practices to its network. The company’s new affiliates include TorriMed Oral Surgery and Dental Implants in Torrance, Calif.; Bixby Knolls Oral Surgery in Long Beach, Calif.; and VistaMed Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery…
The Florida legislature has sent a bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis that would ban water fluoridation in the state. Senate Bill 700, dubbed the “Florida Farm Bill,” aims to support the state’s agriculture and agricultural workers with a number of…
Chicago-based Aspen Dental has named Mithila Sharma, DDS, as director of clinical and prosthodontic support. Dr. Sharma joined Aspen Dental in 2013 as a lead dentist in Danville, Ill., later becoming a multi-practice owner, according to an April 29 news…
Expanding hours, joining more insurance networks and offering new services are a few steps that dentists can take to guard against a potential recession. A recent survey of more than 700 private practice dentists conducted by the American Dental Association…
Two interstate compacts have come into play in recent months as an innovative solution to the dental industry’s workforce shortages. The two compacts have key differences, but some states are considering joining both. Here is where both compacts stand so…
CFOs play a critical role in the success of DSOs as organizations expand their clinical networks and geographical footprints throughout the U.S. Here are the CFOs of five of the largest DSOs in the U.S.: Note: CFOs are listed in…
Maine saw the largest increase in the average annual wage for dental assistants from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across the U.S., the average pay for dental assistants increased $1,510 from 2023 to…
This month, dental leaders spoke with Becker’s about a multitude of topics ranging from insurance, acquisition strategies, technology and more. Here is what 10 dental executives told us in April: PDS Health moves medical-dental integration forward with new venture: Q&A…