Today's Top 20 Stories
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Why 1 DSO exec expects a 'quantum leap forward' in dentistry
The dental industry has an optimistic future thanks to advances in technology, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
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Number of dentists in the worst states for dental health
Arkansas, the lowest-ranked state for dental health, has over 1,200 active dentists.
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Illinois's state of dentistry in 2024
Here are 11 headlines and statistics on the state of dentistry in Illinois in 2024:
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3 MB2 Dental updates in 10 days
Here are three updates on Dallas-based MB2 Dental that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 9:
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2 big hurdles facing dental practices in 2024
Staffing shortages and inflation are two of the biggest challenges facing dental practices and DSOs this year.
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$478B in economic impact from dental practices: A breakdown by state
Dental offices in California had a total economic impact of $69.28 billion in 2022, the highest of any state, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Fires, car crashes and a flood: 6 dental offices damaged in 38 days
Six dental practices were damaged recently in incidents ranging from fires to car crashes.
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How one new DSO exec is investing in technology
Dental technology is a key way for dentists and DSOs to improve their practices. Investing and committing to new technologies and advancements is crucial for this new chief clinical officer.
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Illinois dentists zero in on dental insurance, teledentistry and Medicaid
The Illinois State Dental Society's legislative agenda in 2024 is centered around dental insurance reform, the Dental Practice Act and the Illinois Medicaid Program, according to a Feb. 15 news release.
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Healthcare no longer 'off limits' for cyberattackers
The increased digitization of dental records, improved AI and machine learning softwares and the commonality of QR codes are just a few of the ways that cybersecurity risks in dentistry have heightened in recent years.
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What's driving solo dentistry's decline, per 11 dentists
While several dentists predict a continued decline in solo dentistry, some say the industry could switch away from DSOs and group practices in the future as people realize the benefits of a solo practice.
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The trend reshaping the dental industry
A decline in the number of solo dentists could have both positive and negative effects on the industry, according to Huzefa Kapadia, DDS.
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Dentists' economic impact by state
Dentists in the U.S. had an average total economic impact of $2.36 million in 2022, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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Driver crashes into Washington dental practice
A driver recently crashed into the entrance of Apple Family Dental in Longview, Wash., The Daily News reported Feb. 15.
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Coast Dental appoints COO
Tampa, Fla.-based Coast Dental recently promoted James Eddy to be its COO.
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ADA warns dentists of fraud attempts involving Corporate Transparency Act
The American Dental Association issued an alert about fraud attempts involving the Corporate Transparency Act.
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Avista Capital Partners acquires dental prosthetics company
New York City-based Avista Capital Partners acquired Terrats Medical, a dental prosthetics company based in Barcelona, Spain.
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Dental offices create 2.4 million jobs: state-by-state breakdown
Dental practices in the U.S. created more than 2.4 million jobs in 2022, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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US dental practices generate $478B annually
Dental offices in the U.S. generated approximately $478 billion in annual economic impact in 2022, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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16.9M people now disenrolled from Medicaid: 10 notes for dentists
About 16.9 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid as of Feb. 13, according to data from KFF.
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