Washington and California are among the highest-paying states for dental hygienists in 2026, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The agency updated its salary data May 15 to reflect 2025 information. Here are 10 states with…
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Here are eight DSOs that have made headlines in the last week: 1. S&P Global Ratings raised its issuer credit rating on Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental, upgrading the issue-level rating on its senior secured debt to from “B-” to “B.”…
Emerging technologies and investors are carving out new opportunities for growth in the DSO field. Four disruptors to DSO growth this year: Private equity Several DSOs gained private equity investments last year as market conditions improved, including Allied OMS and…
There is no one-size-fits-all structure that will breed success for every DSO, but there are common themes woven throughout thriving groups. Finding effective ways to integrate cost-saving technologies and create some level of standardization organization-wide is a non-negotiable in 2026,…
Here are five DSOs and dental organizations growing their networks in the West, as reported by Becker’s since May 1:
DSO activity continues to make a comeback this year with the support of private equity investors and rising patient demand. Barry Lyon, DDS, director of provider recruiting and onboarding at Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s about current trends…
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can earn between $233,000 and $473,000 in the U.S., according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently updated its salary and employment statistics for dental jobs to reflect…
The Illinois Senate has passed a bill to clarify when and how virtual dental care be utilized, according to a May 20 Illinois Senate Democrats. Here are five things to know about Senate Bill 3211:
For many health systems, the push to modernize physician and provider compensation arrives before the organization is actually ready for it. Governance is informal. Stakeholders are misaligned. Compensation practices vary across the enterprise. And the result — delayed timelines, incomplete…
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- David Kruse, Vice President, Physician Enterprise, Hallmark
- Michael Porcelli, Vice President Physician Compensation, Summit Health
- Kevin Birnbaum, Vice President, Acuvance Coker
Connecticut has the highest hourly mean wage for general dentists in the U.S., while Colorado has the highest hourly mean wage for the profession when adjusted for cost of living, according to new data released by the Bureau of Labor…