Today's Top 20 Stories
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Maryland launches program pushing dental students to practice in shortage areas
The Maryland Department of Health is launching a new program to drive dental students to practice in areas with dental healthcare shortages, according to a May 30 report by Maryland Matters.
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4 DSOs expanding their presence in California
Here are four DSOs and dental groups that have opened and added practices in California that Becker's has reported on since May 7:
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7 dental leaders' biggest goals for the rest of 2024
Expanding medical-dental integration, improving patient care and practice optimization and growth are some of the most important priorities for seven dental leaders in the second half of 2024.
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Florida governor signs 2 dental bills into law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law two bills concerning the state's dental industry, according to a May 30 report by Florida Politics.
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What the oldest dentists in the US, world have in common
Robert Henry Johnson, DDS, and Dr. Etsuro Watanabe are recognized as the oldest practicing dentists in the U.S. and world, respectively.
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Kentucky dentist celebrates 50 years of service
A dentist in Hazard, Ky., recently marked 50 years of service in the state, WYMT reported May 30.
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DSOs moves, data breaches and more: 6 dental updates in Arizona
An Arizona dental practice was hit with a data breach, while several DSOs expanded their network in the state.
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Implementing new dental AI and tech remains a top goal for 7 leaders
Dental AI programs and new technologies are becoming more common in dental practices, often improving the patient experience while boosting practice efficiency.
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Saliva testing continues growth in dentistry: 4 updates
Dental leaders have become increasingly more interested in salivary diagnostics as the potential of this new tool is explored.
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Professional Transition Strategies launches services for doctor-owners
Professional Transitions Strategies, a company focused on dental practice purchases and mergers and acquisitions, launched Headwaters Practice Transitions.
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What dental leaders told us in May
This month, several dental industry leaders spoke with Becker's about the most pressing issues and trends in the field, including saliva testing, DSO consolidation and employee burnout.
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American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry installs new board officers, trustees
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry installed 10 new board officers and trustees at its annual meeting.
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Tennessee to award Medicaid dental benefit manager contract to Renaissance
The state of Tennessee is intending to award Renaissance Life and Health Insurance Company of American the contract to become the dental benefits manager of TennCare, the state's Medicaid program.
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States disciplining dentists: 5 updates
Five states have recently disciplined dentists for violations related to patient care, infection control and more.
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Arizona dental practice updates safety measures after former employee's arrest
A pediatric dental practice in Arizona is improving its safety practices after a former employee was arrested on multiple charges of child sex crimes, according to a May 29 report by FOX 10 Phoenix.
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Key ways to build a successful dental practice: Exec
Maintaining a successful dental practice relies on several critical factors, including patient retention, production and staffing.
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Oklahoma woman charged with embezzling $39K from dental office
An Oklahoma woman was recently charged with embezzling $39,000 from a local dental office, KSWO reported May 29.
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The biggest growth goals for 4 DSO execs for the rest of 2024
Four executives of DSOs and dental groups are placing growth and expansion towards the top of their priorities through the remainder of the year.
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Where dental practices stand on scheduling, patient retention
The top 10% of dental practices schedule an average of 107 appointments per day, according to Henry Schein One's 2024 Industry Report.
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Why 11 dental leaders are focusing on culture, staffing and leadership
Creating a strong culture, filling staffing holes and continuing to improve leadership skills are top of mind for 11 dental leaders in the second part of 2024.
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