Today's Top 20 Stories
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Dental365 adds 4 practices in 1 day
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 closed on multiple practices across three states on the same day.
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Total enrollment across 18 dental education programs
The total enrollment of students in predoctoral programs at U.S. dental schools is 27,082 in 2023-24, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Dental Innovation Alliance invests in hidden orthodontics company
Fort Washington, Pa.-based Alta Smiles received an investment from Dental Innovation Alliance.
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Planet DDS launches investment program for emerging dental groups
Practice management software developer Planet DDS released its Launchpad Program to support emerging dental and orthodontics groups.
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Minnesota dental clinic uses canoe to stay open during flooding
A dental clinic in Minnesota is set to fully reopen after previously using a canoe for emergency visits, according to a July 8 report by FOX 9.
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GPS Dental enters 24th state
Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental recently added its first New Jersey office.
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California DSO adds NBA champion as partner
Cal Dental USA recently added NBA Champion and ESPN Sports Analyst Kendrick Perkins as a partner at their Cal Dental of Atlantic office in Bell, Calif.
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Orthodontic tech company makes US debut
Vienna, Austria-based Biolux Technology launched OrthoPulse, a device used to facilitate tooth movement, launched in the U.S.
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The Smilist enters Maryland with addition of 23-practice dental group
Great Neck, N.Y.-based The Smilist made its first affiliation in Maryland by adding 23 practices.
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The lingering threat facing dentistry
Workforce shortages and hiring challenges continue to be one of the biggest threats to the dental industry, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
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How oral surgeon pay compares to inflation
The average annual salary for oral and maxillofacial surgeons increased by 8.04% between 2023 and 2024, while inflation is currently down by 19.5%.
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5 numbers making the dental industry nervous
Here are five statistics Becker's has reported on recently that could lead to future roadblocks in the dental industry:
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Hurricane Beryl shutters dental offices
Several dental offices are closed and without power after Hurricane Beryl made landfall along the Texas coast July 8.
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Aetna launches virtual dental care offerings
Aetna, a subsidiary of CVS Health, has begun offering virtual dental care options through Dental.com.
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How DSOs can stand out in a crowded industry
As the DSO space becomes increasingly congested, bringing a unique aspect and value proposition is crucial to recruiting and retaining dentists, oral surgeons and patients.
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Frontier Dental Lab Group rebrands
Frontier Dental Lab Group recently rebranded to Denbright Dental Labs.
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MB2 Dental in 2024: 11 headlines
Here are 11 updates on Dallas-based MB2 Dental that Becker's reported on in the first half of 2024:
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Aflac partners with Skygen to improve dental coverage
Aflac's dental and vision divisions partnered with Skygen, a dental and vision benefits technology company, to add automation to Aflac's claims and billing processes.
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Dental ASC to open in Ohio
Glen Rock, Pa.-based Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers plans to open an office in Cincinnati.
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7 states updating Medicaid dental policies
A handful of states have recently implemented changes to their Medicaid dental programs, including expanding Medicaid programs and increasing dental benefit limits.
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