Here are six updates on dental supply company Henry Schein that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 13:
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Carrollton, Texas-based MB2 Dental has recently added 10 dental practices to its network, according to its website.
Dental supply company Dentsply Sirona reported $978 million in net sales for the first quarter of 2023.
One dental company executive described the dental industry as "awakened," while a dental hygienist called it "challenging" because of the staffing shortages facing dental practices.
The average annual wage for dental hygienists has dropped in six states from 2021 to 2022.
Three DSOs recently gained investments to support existing practices and fuel growth.
There were 10,906 practicing orthodontists and dentofacial orthopedists in the U.S. in 2022, according to the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Dental Medicine in El Paso launched its inaugural dental dean's council.
Home healthcare services is the highest-paying industry for dental hygienists in the U.S., according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Home healthcare services is the highest-paying industry for dental assistants in the U.S., according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.