Today's Top 20 Stories
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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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43-office DSO acquires Ohio practice
Cincinnati-based Cordental Group acquired The Healthy Smile Center in Ashtabula, Ohio.
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Wisconsin dentist to retire after 25 years of service
Kevin Masters, DDS, will retire May 31 after 25 years of service, the Barron News-Shield reported May 29.
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The Smilist's roadmap for 50% growth in 2024
Great Neck, N.Y.-based The Smilist is focused on improving its provider and patient experience while continuing to grow its footprint throughout the rest of 2024.
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Virginia dental patient awarded $1M for botched surgery
A Virginia woman was awarded $1 million in damages after an oral surgeon extracted teeth without her consent, The Winchester Star reported May 28.
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How dental practices fare in case acceptance, collection rates and more
The top 10% of dental practices saw an 83% case acceptance rate and a 123% collection rate in 2023, according to Henry Schein One's 2024 Industry Report.
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Florida building with Heartland Dental office sold for $3M
A building housing a Heartland Dental-supported practice in Bradenton, Fla., was recently sold for $3 million, the Business Observer reported May 26.
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