18 notes on dental compensation going into 2024
2023-12-20
– Hourly pay for dentists is projected to drop nearly $14 by 2033 when adjusted for inflation. – Here is the average annual salary for
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Ohio dentist retires after 61 years of practice
2023-12-20
Dale Hazelbaker, DDS, opened his practice in Springfield, Ohio, in 1966. Leslie Pinson, DDS, will take on Dr. Hazelbaker’s staff and patients once Dr. Hazelbaker’s
The trend that could accelerate DSO consolidation
2023-12-20
Kristen Cusack, CEO of Phase 1 Equity, spoke with Becker’s about the DSO’s goals for 2024 and the trends she is following in dentistry. Note:
Catherine Rutland’s reflections on 2023
2023-12-20
Catherine Rutland, clinical director for Denplan, shares her insight into the challenges of 2023 and what Denplan will be doing to remedy them in 2024. As the
Smile Direct Club was a ‘disaster waiting to happen’
2023-12-19
Following Smile Direct Club’s closure, the dental profession discusses the risks it posed to patient safety and the role of regulation in the aligner industry.
Let There be Light! Choosing the Right Light for Your Operatory
2023-12-19
Proper lighting is critical in dentistry. Afterall, you can’t treat what you can’t see! Here are some points to consider when choosing operatory lighting. • Brightness:
NHS dentistry is at a ‘tipping point’, says profession
2023-12-19
The government has failed to offer any concrete plans to meet its goal of ‘accessible and available’ NHS dentistry. This is according to the British
Heartland Dental plans to add 130+ offices in 2024: Q&A
2023-12-19
Heartland Dental is one of the largest DSOs in the U.S., with more than 1,700 offices in its network. Mark Greenstein, chief growth officer at
Finding suppliers you can trust for your dental business is quick and easy
2023-12-19
‘A poor decision in this regard can have ramifications for your business and the wellbeing of your patients’ – the BDIA explains how to find
USOSM adds 8 practices in 7 states
2023-12-19
The company expanded its network in California, Colorado, Oregon, Michigan, Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas, according to a Dec. 19 news release shared with Becker’s.
Alaska dentist retires after 50 years
2023-12-19
Dr. Jacobsen received his dental degree from the University of Iowa in Iowa City in 1969. He joined Sitka (Alaska) Dental Clinic in 1977 and
ADA urges grassroots action to promote tax reform priorities
2023-12-19
The ADA is asking members to remind Congress to support the Association’s proposed tax reforms, all of which benefit dental practices and patients. With tax