Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are the highest-earning profession in the dental industry, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Oral surgeons have an average annual salary of $360,240, more than $100,000 higher than the average salary of orthodontists, the second…
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The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry has appointed Kenneth Hargreaves, DDS, PhD, to serve as its next dean. Dr. Hargreaves has been a member of the UT Health San Antonio faculty since 1997. He currently serves as professor…
An Arizona dental practice is maintaining its operations after a gas explosion at a nearby business damaged its office nearly four years ago, Ahwatukee Foothills News reported April 19. A gas leak at a printing shop in Chandler, Ariz., led…
Over half of first-year dental students in the U.S. are female, according to data from the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute. Overall, 57.4% of first-year students were female, 42.4% were male and 0.2% were another gender or unknown. The…
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The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has expressed an openness to reversing Align Technology’s summary judgement against two class-action lawsuits, according to an April 18 news release from law firm Berger Montague. Here are five things to know:
Vermont is currently the highest-paying state for dentists, while Hawaii is the lowest-paying state, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released updated salary information for dentists to reflect 2024 information on…
Delta Dental of California and affiliates are taking action this year to further integrate healthcare and spread awareness of the link between oral health and overall well-being. Delta Dental of California and affiliates CEO Sarah Chavarria and Chief Dental Officer…
Denali Dental has been ranked as the best insurance plan for 2025 by Money. Money examined plans offered by nearly 20 payers, taking into consideration costs, waiting periods, coverage levels and other criteria to create its ranking of the best…
Having access to mentorships is crucial for the development of young oral surgeons and dentists, providing them with key skills to succeed. The resources and programs offered by a dental organization like Max Surgical Specialty Management can be a significant…