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  1. Dentist hourly pay vs. minimum wage by state
    Dentists earn about $125.18 per hour in Vermont, the state with the highest average hourly wage for dentists, compared to the state's minimum wage of $13.67.
  2. How much dental hygienists earn in the worst states for healthcare
    Dental hygienists have an average annual salary of $62,120 in Mississippi, the worst state for healthcare according to U.S. News & World Report.
  3. Marquette dental grads 1st in U.S. to receive 'privilege diplomas'
    Graduates from the Milwaukee-based Marquette University School of Dentistry became the first class in the U.S. to receive 'privilege diplomas', according to a May 10 report by CBS 58.

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  1. Suspect steals cash, equipment from California dental office
    The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after a dental office in Calabasas was burglarized, KTLA 5 reported May 12. 
  2. Invisalign manufacturer sues orthodontist for alleged false marketing
    Align Technology filed a lawsuit May 7 alleging that an Oregon orthodontist is, for all intents and purposes, counterfeiting its Invisalign clear aligners, Willamette Week reported May 9.  
  3. Pennsylvania college sees largest number of male dental hygiene graduates
    The Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport is seeing its largest group of dental hygiene graduates. 
  4. Kentucky dentist sentenced to 20 years in prison for unlawfully prescribing opioids
    A Kentucky dentist was recently sentenced to 20 years in prison for unlawfully prescribing opioids. 

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  1. Patients struggle to retrieve records after North Carolina dentist has license suspended
    Patients are having difficulty retrieving their records from a dental office after the owner's license was suspended, ABC affiliate wcti12.com reported May 9.
  2. Wisconsin college to establish dental therapy training program
    Northcentral Technical College in Wausau, Wis., is creating the first dental therapy training program in the state, according to a May 9 report by Wisconsin Public Radio.
  3. How much dental hygienists earn in the best states for healthcare
    Dental hygienists have an average annual salary of $91,070 in Hawaii, the best state for healthcare according to U.S. News & World Report.
  4. Patterson Cos. begins dental leadership transition
    Patterson Companies initiated a search for a new leader for its dental segment.

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  1. Congressman urges HRSA to increase training funding for dentists, physicians
    U.S. Rep Frank Pallone recently penned a letter urging the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase funding for the training of physicians and dentists under the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education program.
  2. Former dental tech CEO pleads guilty to $10.7M investor fraud scheme
    The former CEO of S-Ray, a dental device company, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and participating in a fraudulent investor scheme.
  3. 3 DSOs entering new states
    Here are three DSOs that have recently expanded their networks into new states:
  4. What DSOs can learn from the challenges of retail-based healthcare
    Recent closures affecting retail-based healthcare companies could leave lessons behind for DSOs looking to expand their services.
  5. DSO activity ticks up in the West: 5 moves in 7 days
    Here are five dental groups and DSOs making expansions, acquisitions and additions in the West that Becker's has reported on since May 3:
  6. eClinicalWorks launches EHR-focused AI for dental practices
    eClinicalWorks introduced Sunoh.ai, a listening AI technology, for dental practices to increase speed and efficiency of clinical documentation and improve patient care.
  7. U of Buffalo researcher to study root canal alternatives
    Camila Sabatini, DDS, PhD, associate professor at the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, received a grant to research therapies for damaged teeth.
  8. Pay-as-you-go dental care startup closes equity round
    Flossy, a pay-as-you-go dental network, recently closed a strategy equity round. 
  9. Creating a stellar workplace culture
    As leaders and mentors, one of our most important jobs is to create a workplace culture that energizes our staff. When you have a million other things on your plate, prioritizing culture can be challenging, but culture is, after all, the lifeblood of your practice.

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