Today's Top 20 Stories
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10 dental patient trends to know
Thirty-six percent of consumers have not visited a dentist in two years, according to a new report from the American Dental Association.
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California dental school studying AI's effectiveness in dentistry
The University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco has partnered with OraQ AI to research the effectiveness of artificial intelligence in the dental industry.
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How dental patients feel about insurance: 5 notes
More than 65% of consumers have some type of dental insurance or benefit, according to a new report from the American Dental Association.
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Dental venture capital deals surpass $400M in 2024: 8 things to know
Venture capital deals in the oral health industry have surpassed a total of $400 million so far in 2024, according to an Oct. 15 report by CareQuest Innovation Partners.
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eternalHealth reveals 2025 Medicare Advantage dental benefits
Medicare Advantage plan eternalHealth unveiled its 2025 plan options, which includes a dental benefit.
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Dr. Ashley McMillan named associate dean at Arkansas dental school
Little Rock, Ark.-based Lyon College School of Dental Medicine appointed Ashley McMillan, DDS, as associate dean for clinical affairs.
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Texas dentists to open new practice
Creekview Dental Care is preparing to open a dental practice in Leander, Texas, according to an Oct. 15 report by Community Impact.
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The Smilist expands into Massachusetts
Great Neck, N.Y.-based The Smilist added two practices in Massachusetts to its network, the DSO's first expansion into the state.
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How DSOs, dental practices can prepare for the next economic downturn
As the dental industry comes out of a tough couple of years for the economy, executives are looking for ways to protect their financial stability in case of a potential downturn.
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The actions 2 dentists took to adapt in a tough economy
Two dental leaders learned to pivot their operations to adapt to the challenging economic environment from the last couple of years.
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Best Medicare Advantage dental plans of 2024: Forbes
Humana, Aetna and Cigna were recently ranked by Forbes among the best Medicare Advantage dental plans.
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Illinois passes bill regulating third party financing for dental offices: 6 notes
The Illinois legislature recently approved a bill that will regulate third party financing in the dental industry.
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What dentists want from Medicaid, Medicare next
Many dentists are hesitant to participate in Medicaid or Medicare programs because of low reimbursements and administrative hassles.
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Exeter Hospital plans transition for pediatric dental services amid cuts: 7 notes
Exeter (N.H.) Hospital's two pediatric dental practices will be taken over by two dentists from Core Physicians, New Hampshire Public Radio reported Oct. 10.
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Medicaid reimbursements for adult vs. child dental services in all 50 states
The average Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursements as a percentage of average dentist charges is nearly 10% higher for child dental services than adult services, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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Oral surgery headlines to know from Q3
Here are eight updates on the oral surgery space to know that Becker's reported on during the third quarter of 2024:
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Georgia dental practice partners with Atlanta Falcons: 4 things to know
Atlanta-based 19th Street Dental is now an official associate partner of the Atlanta Falcons, according to an Oct. 15 news release.
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Bankruptcies, layoffs and closures: The big decisions facing dental leaders
Dental leaders have been forced to make some difficult decisions in the wake of a tough economic environment, staffing challenges and other obstacles facing the industry.
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Perceptive, PDS Health debut new dental imaging system: 6 notes
Boston-based Perceptive and Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health finished the first successful clinical study of a 3D intraoral optical coherence tomography dental imaging system, according to an Oct. 15 news release.
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West Virginia dentist opens new practice
Margaret Conde, DDS, recently opened Conde Family Dental in Buckhannon, W.V., My Buckhannon reported Oct. 14.
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