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Here are four data breaches Becker’s has reported on in the dental industry since Aug. 8:  1. Dr. Doug’s Pediatric Dentistry, a dental practice in Logan, Utah, provided notice of a recent data security incident Aug. 14.  2. Precision Endodontics…

Invisalign manufacturer Align Technology has filed multiple patent infringement lawsuits against Angelalign Technology, a Shanghai-based clear aligner manufacturer. The lawsuits have been filed in the U.S., Europe and China, according to an Aug. 18 news release. Align Technology is seeking…

Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental has partnered with Forward Science, an oral health-focused biotechnology company, to launch a non-drug periodontal therapy. PerioStōm is an FDA-approved treatment that aims to improve patient recovery and outcomes after scaling and root planing procedures,…

Twenty-seven states saw increases in the average annual salary for dentists between this year and last year, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are the states where salaries increased: State 2024 2025 Alaska $201,720 $202,250 Arkansas…

Seventeen states saw decreases in the average annual salary for dentists between this year and last year, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are the states where salaries dropped: State 2024 2025 Arizona $231,890 $201,240 Connecticut…

CrownPoint Partners, a real estate brokerage firm, has closed more than $51.4 million in dental sale-leasebacks so far this year. The transactions span 14 states and include more than 30 properties, according to an Aug. 18 news release shared with…

Economic uncertainties and performance shortcomings have led some large-scale DSOs to fail at recapitalizing their capital structures, according to one dental industry consultant. Stan Kinder, the founder and president at Everything DSO, recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss the trends…

As competition grows among DSOs, more weight will be put on how companies support their providers and keep patients at the focus. Four DSO executives recently joined Becker’s “Dental + DSO Virtual Event” to discuss how emerging organizations are setting…