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  1. Heartland, Concorde partner to boost dental workforce
    Expanding dental education programs, specifically in the dental hygiene and dental assisting areas, are crucial to resolving workforce shortages. 
  2. 6 updates on dentistry in New York in 50 days
    Here are six headlines and updates on the dental industry in New York, as reported by Becker's since Dec. 2:
  3. Dentist pay in 10 numbers
    Here are 10 notes, stats and numbers on pay and compensation for dentists:
  1. Illinois dental practice opens new location
    Todays Dental of Illinois has opened a new practice location in Joliet, Ill., according to a Jan. 23 report from Shaw Local News Network.
  2. Dental ASC chain to open Nevada practice
    Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers plans to open a location in Omaha, Neb.
  3. Sage Dental opens 2 Tennessee offices
    Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental recently opened two locations in Chattanooga, Tenn. 
  4. Why dental office managers are changing jobs
    Approximately 37.5% of dental practice managers are planning or are actively pursuing a job change within the next few years, according to Dentalpost's 2025 Dental Salary Survey Report.

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  1. 4 oral surgery updates in January
    Here are four oral surgery-related updates Becker's has reported on this month:
  2. 23% of dental office managers plan to retire within 6 years: Report
    About 22.9% of dental office managers plan to retire within six years, according to Dentalpost's 2025 Dental Salary Survey Report.
  3. New York dental office closes abruptly
    Patients have been left with questions after The Kid’s Dentist in Liverpool, N.Y., temporarily closed without explanation, WSYR-TV reported Jan. 23. 
  4. Dental insurance reform bill introduced in Washington: 5 notes
    Washington legislators are considering a bill that would impose more requirements for dental insurers in the state. 

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  1. Wisconsin works to recruit dentists to rural areas amid shortages: 7 notes
    Wisconsin has launched several initiatives aimed at bringing more dentists to its rural communities, Wisconsin Public Radio reported Jan. 23. 
  2. Virginia dentist suspended for diverting controlled substances
    A dentist in Williamsburg, Va., has been suspended for diverting controlled substances for personal use.
  3. Talent retention, profitability + growth: The 2025 DSO agenda
    Attracting and retaining staff, maintaining profitability and organic growth are three of the biggest hurdles in the way of DSOs this year.
  4. Are dental office managers satisfied with their pay?
    About 42% of dental practice managers were satisfied or very satisfied with their total compensation package in 2024, according to Dentalpost's 2025 Dental Salary Survey Report.
  5. New York college launches dental hygiene program
    Watertown, N.Y.-based Jefferson Community College is launching a dental hygiene program, according to a Jan. 22 report from 7 News.
  6. P3 Partners Oral Surgery names new chief clinical officer
    Charleston, W.Va.-based P3 Partners Oral Surgery has appointed Marshall Green, DDS, as chief clinical officer.
  7. Fluoride debate reaches new heights
    The effects of water fluoridation have been heavily debated in recent months after new research questioned its impact on people's health.
  8. Virginia dental office destroyed in fire
    West Richmond (Va.) Family Dentistry was recently destroyed in a fire, WRIC reported.
  9. How private equity will shape DSO consolidation in 2025
    DSOs are facing a pivotal year in which strategic moves could make or break their appeal to private equity investors, industry leaders warn.

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