Today's Top 20 Stories
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Rhode Island dentist loses federal appeal in vaccine mandate case
A Rhode Island dentist who was ordered to stop seeing patients for defying the state's COVID-19 vaccination mandate lost his appeal in federal court, WJAR reported June 4.
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US needs nearly 1,000 dental professionals to fill shortage areas: HRSA
There are currently 6,842 dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to data from the Health Resources and Services Administration.
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Oral surgeon hourly pay vs. minimum wage by state
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons earn about $173.79 per hour in North Carolina, the state with the highest average hourly wage for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, compared to the state's minimum wage of $7.25.
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8 dental acquisitions in May
Here are eight dental industry mergers and acquisitions Becker's reported on in May:
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Dr. Amisha Singh appointed director of Delta Dental of Colorado
Amisha Singh, DDS, will begin serving as director of Delta Dental of Colorado June 10.
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Arkansas to end Medicaid managed care dental program: 4 notes
The Arkansas Department of Human Services is ending its Medicaid managed care dental program and returning to a fee-for-service program.
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California dentist to pay $200K+ to resolve billing fraud allegations
A California dentist will pay more than $200,000 to resolve allegations of billing insurance companies for services not provided, contracting without a license and failing to pay worker’s compensation insurance.
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New York FQHC to close 2 dental clinics, citing funding cuts, workforce shortages
Rochester, N.Y.-based Mosaic Health will close two of its dental clinics after experiencing changes in funding and workforce shortages, Rochester Business Journal reported June 4.
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Patients remain in the dark after Missouri dental office closes
Patients have been left stranded after a dental office in Independence, Mo., closed unexpectedly last month, FOX4 reported June 3.
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Where the top 10 DSOs stand halfway through 2024
The top 10 largest DSOs in the U.S. support approximately 7,000 dental offices combined.
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10 dental insurance updates to know
From new legislation to company mergers, here are 10 dental insurance updates Becker's has covered since May 2:
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8 dental updates in Florida
Here are eight dental industry updates that have taken place in Florida since April 3:
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Align Technology awards universities $300K in research grants
Dental technology company Align Technology recently awarded $300,000 in research grants to 11 universities around the world.
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Private equity companies struggle to exit dental investments: 5 notes
The dental industry is facing particularly extensive holding periods for private equity investments, according to a recent analysis from Pitchbook.
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Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention rebrands to Association for Dental Safety
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention has rebranded to the Association for Dental Safety.
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Most expensive states for dental insurance
West Virginia is the most expensive state for dental insurance, according to a new ranking from LV Dental Braces.
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University of Pikeville selects new location for upcoming dental school
The University of Pikeville (Ky.) has switched the location of its upcoming dental school.
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Imagen Dental Partners adds Florida practice
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners recently added a Florida dental practice to its network.
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4 dental-medical MSOs to know
Several organizations supporting dental and medical organizations have launched in recent years as consolidation efforts continue in the healthcare industry.
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North Carolina woman, dental board in legal dispute over licensing rules: 9 notes
A North Carolina woman is fighting the state dental board's denial of her hygienist license, Carolina Coast Online reported May 31.
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