More Americans are hopping back into the dental exam chair in 2022 compared to 2021, according to a report from Zocdoc, a digital healthcare marketplace.
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From a White House fellowship to robot-assisted surgery cases, here are 10 dentists who are making headlines:
The University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif., has the most expensive dental school in the U.S., with tuition at $119,360 per year, according to data from the American Dental Association.
Some of the top stories by Becker's Dental + DSO Review this summer covered dental compensation, supply chain shortages and dental schools.
A dentist named a fellow at the White House and four other dentists who made headlines last week:
Dental supplier 3Shape will provide digital dentistry solutions and training and support services to DSOs under Sevāredent Sourcing Solutions as part of a partnership between the two companies.
Private equity deals have experienced major growth in the dentistry industry in recent years, with several companies operating with different models. One oral surgery group has worked to turn private equity on its head for its partners.
Here are five oral surgery stories Becker's has reported on since Aug. 24:
Access to care, negative emotions associated with dental visits, and a lack of understanding about the connection between oral and overall health are the three main barriers hindering older Americans' oral health, according to a recent survey.
Specialty Dental Brands, which was founded by private equity firm Leon Capital, finalized its growth partnership deal with private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners.