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  1. The biggest challenges facing dental practices
    Ariana Portalatin -
    The majority of dentists see workforce challenges, insurance reimbursements and increasing expenses as the biggest challenges facing their practices, according to a report from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
  2. Nearly 27% of dentists may drop insurance networks in 2024: Report
    Ariana Portalatin -
    About 27% of dentists may drop insurance networks this year, according to a new report from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
  3. 13 DSO investments totaling $3.5B+ in 2024
    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Here are 13 DSO and dental group deals, including credit facility expansions and growth capital investments, totaling more than $3.5 billion, as reported by Becker's in the first six months of 2024:
  1. Dental365 adds 4 practices in 1 day
    Cameron Cortigiano -
    New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 closed on multiple practices across three states on the same day.
  2. Total enrollment across 18 dental education programs
    Cameron Cortigiano -
    The total enrollment of students in predoctoral programs at U.S. dental schools is 27,082 in 2023-24, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
  3. Dental Innovation Alliance invests in hidden orthodontics company
    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Fort Washington, Pa.-based Alta Smiles received an investment from Dental Innovation Alliance.
  4. Planet DDS launches investment program for emerging dental groups
    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Practice management software developer Planet DDS released its Launchpad Program to support emerging dental and orthodontics groups.

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  1. Minnesota dental clinic uses canoe to stay open during flooding
    Cameron Cortigiano -
    A dental clinic in Minnesota is set to fully reopen after previously using a canoe for emergency visits, according to a July 8 report by FOX 9.
  2. GPS Dental enters 24th state
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental recently added its first New Jersey office. 
  3. California DSO adds NBA champion as partner
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Cal Dental USA recently added NBA Champion and ESPN Sports Analyst Kendrick Perkins as a partner at their Cal Dental of Atlantic office in Bell, Calif. 
  4. Orthodontic tech company makes US debut
    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Vienna, Austria-based Biolux Technology launched OrthoPulse, a device used to facilitate tooth movement, launched in the U.S.

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  1. The Smilist enters Maryland with addition of 23-practice dental group
    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Great Neck, N.Y.-based The Smilist made its first affiliation in Maryland by adding 23 practices.
  2. The lingering threat facing dentistry
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Workforce shortages and hiring challenges continue to be one of the biggest threats to the dental industry, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. 
  3. How oral surgeon pay compares to inflation
    Ariana Portalatin -
    The average annual salary for oral and maxillofacial surgeons increased by 8.04% between 2023 and 2024, while inflation is currently down by 19.5%.
  4. 5 numbers making the dental industry nervous
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Here are five statistics Becker's has reported on recently that could lead to future roadblocks in the dental industry:
  5. Hurricane Beryl shutters dental offices
    Ariana Portalatin -
    Several dental offices are closed and without power after Hurricane Beryl made landfall along the Texas coast July 8. 

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