Today's Top 20 Stories
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Heartland Dental continues Florida expansion
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental partnered with a dental practice in Florida to continue expanding its network.
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How DSO affiliation rates have changed in every state year-over-year
The percentage of DSO-affiliated dentists in the U.S. slightly increased in 2023 compared to 2022, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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ADA appoints vice president of governance
The American Dental Association recently promoted Michelle Kruse to the role of associate vice president of governance.
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Iowa dentist retires after 46 years
Peter Pauly, DDS, a dentist in Bellevue, Iowa, has retired after serving the industry for 46 years, according to an Aug. 21 report by Bellevue Herald-Leader.
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The strategies DSOs can't afford to miss
Many executives agree that DSOs will need to focus on building strong teams, being strategic with growth and investing in new services in order to finish the year successfully.
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Sun Life US names David Healy as president of its dental business
Wellesley, Mass.-based benefits provider Sun Life U.S. has selected David Healy to serve as president of the dental business.
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The Aspen Group appoints Lauren Svoboda as VP of learning optimization
Chicago-based The Aspen Group has named Lauren Svoboda vice president of learning optimization.
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What 5 dental execs are predicting for the economy
The increase in interest rates and the cost of capital in 2023 and 2024 has led to fewer DSO deals. However, with rates beginning to come down, some dental industry executives are forecasting an uptick in activity.
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USOSM adds five oral surgeons to network
Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management added five surgeons to its practices in August.
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The layoffs changing dentistry
Several companies have announced layoffs over the last year to help recover from certain challenges and drive operational performance.
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Hospitals sell, close dental clinics: 2 updates
A hospital and a health system recently announced they would be closing and selling off dental clinics.
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4 dental Medicaid updates in 2 weeks
Here are four updates on Medicaid in the dental space that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 6:
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Nevada dental practices add Solea dental laser
Two dental practices in Reno, Nev., have integrated the Solea All-Tissue Dental Laser to improve patient care.
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How dentists' experience level impacts DSO affiliation rates
Dentists with less experience are more likely to be affiliated with a DSO, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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11 specialty DSOs to know
Several specialty-focused DSOs and MSOs have made a name for themselves in recent years by launching alternative affiliation options for providers and creating expansive networks across the U.S.
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Sage Dental enters Alabama
Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental announced its first practice openings in Alabama.
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Tooth fairy cuts spending for 1st time in 5 years — price per tooth drops to $5.84
Delta Dental Plans Association's 2024 Original Tooth Fairy Poll found that tooth fairy giving dropped for the first time in five years.
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Oral Surgery Partners appoints new CEO
Sohail Malad joined St. Louis-based Oral Surgery Partners as its new CEO Aug. 12.
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Dentsply Sirona CFO resigns
Dentsply Sirona Executive Vice President and CFO Glenn Coleman will step down from his role Nov. 7 after nearly two years with the company.
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What 2 DSO giants will prioritize to finish 2024 strong
Heartland Dental and PDS Health have positioned themselves to finish 2024 on a high note through technological advancements, organic and inorganic growth and improvements in patient care.
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