Here are more than 50 dental leadership moves that Becker's has reported on so far in 2024:
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Chicago-based Aspen Dental is constructing a new practice location at a shopping center in Culpeper, Va., according to a Jan. 5 report by Culpeper Times.
Staffing and scheduling challenges have led hygiene services to be less profitable for dental practices, according to Edward Feins, DMD.
Several dentists predict that the industry will see increased adoption of technology, more DSO consolidation and enhanced training for staff.
Executives from eight dental companies recently connected with Becker's to illustrate how they plan to expand their presence and networks in 2024:
Houston-based Specialty1 Partners expanded its network with the addition of a California practice.
Bill Sasser, DMD, has received the American Dental Association's 2024 Humanitarian Award.
Charlotte, N.C.-based Flagship Specialty Partners recently added Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery to its network, its first partner practice in the state.
Here are 10 oral surgery updates Becker's has reported on since Oct. 19:
Alabama had the lowest number of dentists per capita out of any state in 2022, with 41.27 dentists per 100,000 individuals, according to data collected by the American Dental Association.