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  1. Align Technology ranked among best employers for new graduates
    Invisalign manufacturer Align Technology was recently included on Forbes' 2024 list of the best employers for new graduates.
  2. Utah dental office adds dental implant robot
    Scott Craven, DDS, recently added the Yomi dental implant robot to his practice. 
  3. Connecticut passes bills to create oral health unit, streamline permit process
    The Connecticut General Assembly sent two bills related to dentistry and oral health in the state to Gov. Ned Lamont for approval.

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  1. What 5 DSOs are doing to support their staff
    Attracting and retaining strong staff members has been a constant challenge for DSOs and dental practices.
  2. MB2 Dental receives 3 business awards
    Dallas-based MB2 Dental has been named a winner of two Stevie Awards and a winner in D CEO's 2024 Mergers and Acquisitions Awards program.
  3. How 1 new DSO will prioritize value to fuel growth
    Danbury, Conn.-based Archway Dental Partners is focusing on making smart, value-driven partnerships to expand its network this year.
  4. 6 dental staffing updates in May
    Here are six updates on the dental staffing sector that Becker's has reported on in May:

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  1. The next big focus for DSOs this year
    Inflation could be driving DSOs to place more emphasis on creating value within their network, according to Adam Richichi, CEO of Danbury, Conn.-based Archway Dental Partners.
  2. Dentistry's highest-paid CEO
    Align Technology CEO Joseph Hogan was recently ranked among the highest-paid CEOs in the U.S., The Wall Street Journal reported May 21. 
  3. Washington oral surgeon surrenders license
    A Washington oral surgeon recently surrendered his license.
  4. 3 new dental school deans so far in 2024
    Here are three dental schools that have appointed new deans that Becker's has reported on so far in 2024:

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  1. Dental assistant hourly pay vs. minimum wage in each state
    Dental assistants earn about $30.17 per hour in Minnesota, the state with the highest average hourly wage for dental assistants, compared to the state's minimum wage of $8.85.
  2. Dr. Chris Bogue installed as president of Iowa Dental Association
    Chris Bogue, DDS, was recently installed as the 161st president of the Iowa Dental Association. 
  3. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry honors dentists for contributions to field
    The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recently honored more than a dozen dentists for their contributions to the field. 
  4. DentalMonitoring gets FDA-approval for remote monitoring device
    DentalMonitoring, an orthodontic software and AI company, earned De Novo approval from the FDA for a medical device software.
  5. Wisconsin dental clinic CEO retires after 17 years
    Community Smiles Dental CEO Renee Ramirez will retire after 17 years in her role, Greater Milwaukee Today reported May 21.
  6. Florida governor signs bill updating the dental claims process
    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed 10 bills, including one to make changes to the dental insurance claims process in the state.
  7. Boston dental office, manager charged with Medicaid fraud, unlicensed dentistry
    A Massachusetts dental practice and its office manager were recently charged with Medicaid fraud, performing unlicensed dentistry, assault and battery. 
  8. Gen4 Dental Partners closes on $315M credit facility
    Tempe, Ariz.-based Gen4 Dental Partners secured a $315 million credit facility to continue its growth and invest in technology.
  9. Minnesota to become 9th state to join interstate compact
    Minnesota is expected to become the 9th state to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist compact.

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