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  1. Dental tech company launches new dental implant
    BioHorizons, a dental implant company, released Tapered Pro Conical, its first dental implant with a deep conical connection.
  2. Dental RCM company receives $9M investment
    Los Angeles-based Zuub, a dental revenue cycle management automation company, secured $9 million in a series A round of fundraising.
  3. Pearl partners with cloud-based dental tech company
    Dental AI company Pearl entered into a partnership with tab32, a cloud-based dental technology company.

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  1. MB2 Dental adds 1st South Carolina practice
    Dallas-based MB2 Dental has added its first South Carolina dental practice. 
  2. Bright Direction Dental adds Michigan dental group
    Chicago-based Bright Direction Dental recently added Garfield Dental Group to its network. 
  3. Heartland Dental's 2024 so far: 19 moves
    Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental is the largest DSO in the U.S., supporting more than 1,700 dental practices across 39 states and Washington, D.C.
  4. The top-ranked dental insurers across 7 categories
    Delta Dental was named the best overall dental insurance company in June 2024, according to Investopedia. 

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  1. West Coast vs. East Coast: Which region pays dental hygienists more?
    Dental hygienists can earn an average of $123,510 in Washington, the highest-paying state for hygienists on the West Coast, compared to $101,140 in Maryland, the highest-paying state on the East Coast.
  2. 'I was expecting everybody to come back after Covid': Why staffing shortages have dentists scratching their heads
    The ongoing workforce challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic could continue affecting dentistry for at least a few more years as practice owners and industry executives find the best ways to retain staff.
  3. Median income for specialty dentists reached $290K in 2023
    The median net income for specialty dentists in private practice was $291,500 in 2023, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
  4. Inside Sage Dental's Southeastern expansion blueprint
    Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental has started to widen its reach, recently announcing plans to open its first practices in Tennessee, driven by a regional expansion strategy.

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  1. Specialized Dental Partners expands in South Carolina
    Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners recently added a South Carolina endodontics practice to its network. 
  2. The growing threat dentists may not be prepared for
    General dentists may not be prepared for a cybersecurity incident as the possibility of these attacks grows, according to Huzefa Kapadia, DDS.
  3. Tooth regrowth drug to undergo 1st human trial
    Researchers developing a tooth regeneration drug are set to conduct the first human trial for the drug, according to a June 23 report by Fox 5.
  4. Texas dental practice closes abruptly
    A dental practice in San Antonio closed suddenly, leaving patients unsure of its future, according to a June 21 report by Fox SA.
  5. How dentist compensation compares to inflation
    The average annual salary for dentists increased by 11.3% between 2023 and 2024, while inflation is currently down by 19.5%.
  6. Florida dental practice adds dental implant robot
    Miami-based Gables Sedation & Family Dentistry recently started using the Yomi dental implant robot.
  7. 4 state bills affecting dentistry
    Here are four state bills affecting clear aligners, dental insurance practices, staffing and more:
  8. Truck crashes into North Carolina dental office
    A truck recently crashed into the side of Hometown Family Dental in Vass, N.C., Sandhills Sentinel reported June 20.
  9. Arizona woman charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry out of her home
    An Arizona woman was recently charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry, ABC 15 Arizona reported June 20.

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