Today's Top 20 Stories
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Smilebliss Orthodontics hits 30 offices
Metairie, La.-based Smilebliss Orthodontics has grown to support 30 offices in 14 states.
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Affordable Care opens Pennsylvania dental practice
Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care recently opened an Affordable Dentures & Implants office in Greensburg, Pa.
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How dentists view DSOs in 2024
An increasing number of dentists have become more open to joining DSOs as these organizations work to refute misconceptions and support dental professionals, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
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Rhode Island dentist loses federal appeal in vaccine mandate case
A Rhode Island dentist who was ordered to stop seeing patients for defying the state's COVID-19 vaccination mandate lost his appeal in federal court, WJAR reported June 4.
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US needs nearly 1,000 dental professionals to fill shortage areas: HRSA
There are currently 6,842 dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to data from the Health Resources and Services Administration.
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Oral surgeon hourly pay vs. minimum wage by state
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons earn about $173.79 per hour in North Carolina, the state with the highest average hourly wage for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, compared to the state's minimum wage of $7.25.
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8 dental acquisitions in May
Here are eight dental industry mergers and acquisitions Becker's reported on in May:
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Dr. Amisha Singh appointed director of Delta Dental of Colorado
Amisha Singh, DDS, will begin serving as director of Delta Dental of Colorado June 10.
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Arkansas to end Medicaid managed care dental program: 4 notes
The Arkansas Department of Human Services is ending its Medicaid managed care dental program and returning to a fee-for-service program.
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California dentist to pay $200K+ to resolve billing fraud allegations
A California dentist will pay more than $200,000 to resolve allegations of billing insurance companies for services not provided, contracting without a license and failing to pay worker’s compensation insurance.
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New York FQHC to close 2 dental clinics, citing funding cuts, workforce shortages
Rochester, N.Y.-based Mosaic Health will close two of its dental clinics after experiencing changes in funding and workforce shortages, Rochester Business Journal reported June 4.
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Patients remain in the dark after Missouri dental office closes
Patients have been left stranded after a dental office in Independence, Mo., closed unexpectedly last month, FOX4 reported June 3.
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Where the top 10 DSOs stand halfway through 2024
The top 10 largest DSOs in the U.S. support approximately 7,000 dental offices combined.
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10 dental insurance updates to know
From new legislation to company mergers, here are 10 dental insurance updates Becker's has covered since May 2:
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8 dental updates in Florida
Here are eight dental industry updates that have taken place in Florida since April 3:
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Align Technology awards universities $300K in research grants
Dental technology company Align Technology recently awarded $300,000 in research grants to 11 universities around the world.
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Private equity companies struggle to exit dental investments: 5 notes
The dental industry is facing particularly extensive holding periods for private equity investments, according to a recent analysis from Pitchbook.
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Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention rebrands to Association for Dental Safety
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention has rebranded to the Association for Dental Safety.
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Most expensive states for dental insurance
West Virginia is the most expensive state for dental insurance, according to a new ranking from LV Dental Braces.
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University of Pikeville selects new location for upcoming dental school
The University of Pikeville (Ky.) has switched the location of its upcoming dental school.
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