Here are four dentists who recently started serving in C-suite roles for dental companies and DSOs:
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San Francisco-based Cliff Ridge Specialty Partners is poised for further growth this year after making its first acquisition in Washington.
Dentistry saw the most mergers and acquisitions in 2023 compared to 13 other medical specialties, according to VMG Health's 2024 Healthcare M&A Report.
Gordon Isbell, DMD, testified before a U.S. Senate committee on the problems related to the access and delivery of oral healthcare.
Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners expanded its network with a Massachusetts practice.
Specialty dental services, including oral surgery, pediatric dentistry and dental implants, are becoming more prevalent among DSOs as they look for growth opportunities in new areas.
Dental hygienists have an average annual salary of $89,890, compared to $128,490 for nurse practitioners, $130,490 for physician assistants and $214,200 for nurse anesthetists, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Several trends with potential negative effects on oral health have gained traction on social media this year, prompting dentists and dental organizations to speak out against them.