Today's Top 20 Stories
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'Cream of the crop': Inside GPS Dental's success
Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental is setting itself apart from competitors by focusing on adding personalized value to its partner practices, a method that has proven successful as the DSO nears 100 offices.
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PDS Foundation donates mobile dental clinic to High Point U dental school
The Pacific Dental Services Foundation donated its mobile clinic to the High Point (N.C.) University Workman School of Dental Medicine.
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Florida, New Jersey most active states for DSOs in July
Florida and New Jersey were some of the most active states for DSOs and dental groups in July, with both states seeing three additions each.
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4 states passing dental legislation in 3 weeks
Here are four states that have passed and signed dental-related legislation and bills that Becker's has reported on since July 11:
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Dental Care Alliance adds AI-powered patient communication platform
Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance will be adding Patient Prism's artificial intelligence-backed conversational intelligence platform across its network.
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General dentist workforce grows 10% since 2019
The number of general dentists in the U.S. increased from 110,730 in 2019 to 121,640 in 2023, an increase of 9.8%.
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6 dental industry updates in Texas
Here are six dental industry updates that have taken place in Texas in July:
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More US adults feel dental insurance necessary for overall health: Study
More than 85% of U.S. adults believe that dental insurance is important to protecting both their oral and overall health, according to a report from Delta Dental Plans Association.
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Texas orthodontics practice reopens after tornado destroys office
West Temple (Texas) Orthodontics recently reopened in a new office after its previous facility was damaged by a tornado.
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Texas dental clinic operator sentenced to prison for $6.9M fraud scheme
A Texas dental clinic operator was recently sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for defrauding the state's Medicaid program.
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Aspen Dental reaping the benefits of AI: Q&A with Dr. Alex Mehler
Chicago-based Aspen Dental has seen the great potential of artificial intelligence after using it across its nearly 1,100-practice network for the last several years.
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How a chief engagement officer can boost a DSO
While not every DSO has a chief engagement officer, the position can help bridge the gap between the clinical and business aspects of dentistry for dentists new to DSOs.
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Planet DDS names Matt Zelen as COO
Dental software company Planet DDS appointed Matt Zelen to serve as its next COO.
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Dr. Theresa Gonzales earns ADA's distinguished service award
Theresa Gonzales, DMD, received the 2024 American Dental Association Distinguished Service Award.
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The robot will see you now: 1st fully automated dental procedure in the books
Boston-based Perceptive, a dental technology company, completed the first fully automated dental procedure on a human using dental robotics.
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Freedom Dental Partners reports $44M+ in wealth generation for dentists in 2024
Montclair, N.J.-based Freedom Dental Partners has generated more than $44 million in wealth for dentists so far in 2024.
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Where 5 specialty DSOs stand halfway through 2024
Here is how the networks of five specialty DSOs compare so far in 2024:
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US Oral Surgery Management earns ADSO's Emerging Award
Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management was recently awarded the Association for DSO's 2024 Emerging Award.
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Heartland Dental adds Washington practice
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently added a Washington dental practice to its network.
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SGA Dental secures $350M credit facility
Richmond Hill, Ga.-based SGA Dental Partners received a new $350 million credit facility.
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