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…
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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…
The American Dental Association has released draft standards on cartridge syringes and athletic mouth protectors, according to an April 28 news release. Here are seven things to know:
Employees at a Western Dental practice location in El Cerrito, Calif., were threatened by a suspect with a gun, according to an April 25 report from KRON 4. The incident occurred at the practice April 19 at 6:47 p.m. The…
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health is continuing to advance medical-dental integration within the healthcare industry through its newest business, PDS Health Technologies. The DSO launched the business earlier this month, enabling it to provide EHR capabilities to external organizations and providers…
Dental assistants in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, Calif., area have the highest average annual salary of any metropolitan area in the U.S., making $69,810 per year. Across the U.S., dental assistants earn an average of $48,860 each year. The Bureau…
The University of Pikeville (Ky.) has received a $2.35 million donation to help launch its dental school. The funding will be used on a new pediatric dental clinic and a scholarship program, according to an April 23 news release from…