Today's Top 20 Stories
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4 updates on dentistry in Iowa in 45 days
Here are four headlines and updates to know on the dental industry in Iowa that Becker's has reported on since Dec. 10:
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CDA launches wildfire relief fund for dentists: 3 things to know
The California Dental Association Foundation launched the Southern California Wildfire Relief Fund to support dental professionals affected by the California wildfires, according to a Jan. 16 news release from the CDA.
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Texas lawmakers file bill to join interstate dental compact
Lawmakers in Texas have filed a bill to enter the state into the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, according to a Jan. 16 report from The Texas Tribune.
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Three-quarters of Kansas residents support reducing fluoride
More than 70% of Kansas residents support reducing or eliminating fluoride from the state's water supply, according to a Jan. 16 report from The Sentinel.
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Oregon bill introduced to join interstate dental compact: 6 notes
A bill was recently introduced to enter Oregon into the interstate Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, The Lund Report reported Jan. 16.
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West Coast Dental to open California practice
Los Angeles-based West Coast Dental & Orthodontics has opened a new practice in Ontario, Calif.
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21% of dental assistants plan to retire within 6 years: Report
About 21% of dental assistants plan to retire within the next six years, according to Dentalpost's 2025 Dental Salary Survey Report.
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Dental assistant pay hits 3-year high: 4 notes
The average total income for full-time dental assistants hit a three-year high in 2024, reaching $47,440, according to Dentalpost's 2025 Dental Salary Survey Report.
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3 DSOs growing in South Carolina
Heartland Dental, U.S. Oral Surgery Management and Beacon Oral Specialists have recently expanded their footprints in South Carolina with the addition of new partners.
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Texas woman sentenced to prison for stealing $200K+ from dental office
A Houston woman was recently sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for embezzling more than $200,000 from a dental practice where she worked.
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Are dental hygienists satisfied with their pay?
Fifty percent of hygienists were satisfied or very satisfied with their total compensation in 2024, according to Dentalpost's 2025 Dental Salary Survey Report.
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CEO predicts 'meaningful' increase in dental acquisitions in 2025
The dental industry saw a decrease in mergers and acquisitions in 2024, caused by a more constrained economy than in years past.
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Fluoride debate reaches new heights
The effects of water fluoridation have been heavily debated in recent months after new research questioned its impact on people's health.
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Denti.AI surpasses 1M periodontal charts
Denti.AI's Voice Perio product has completed more than 1 million periodontal charts.
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10 updates on dentistry in Florida in 1 month
Here are 10 headlines to know about the dental industry in Florida, as reported by Becker's since Dec. 16:
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Iowa launches program to expand dental workforce
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a new grant program for healthcare employers to create new pipelines.
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New implant-focused DSO launches
Reveal Dental Partners has launched to support dental implant specialists.
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Over-the-counter pain relievers manage dental pain better than opioids: Study
A new study published in The Journal of the American Dental Association found that a combination of over-the-counter pain relievers is more effective in pain management after wisdom teeth extractions compared to opioids.
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US Oral Surgery Management adds South Carolina practice
Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has added a South Carolina practice to its network.
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Why dental hygienists are changing jobs
About 12% of dental hygienists are currently applying for new jobs or are planning to do so before 2026, according to Dentalpost's 2025 Dental Salary Survey Report.
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