Today's Top 20 Stories
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Beacon Oral Specialists expands network in South Carolina
Dallas-based Beacon Oral Specialists recently added a South Carolina partner to its network.
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Virginia court dismisses lawsuit challenging interstate dental compact: 6 notes
A Virginia court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state's participation in the interstate Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.
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MB2 comes to Iowa, its 44th state
Dallas-based MB2 Dental has made its first practice addition in Iowa, marking the 44th state in its nationwide network.
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US Oral Surgery Management feeling 'bullish' about M&A market in 2025
Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management is preparing for a more favorable business climate in 2025 after dealing with several challenges that faced the dental industry this year.
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Oklahoma dentist retires after 45 years of service
Robert Webb, DDS, has retired after 45 years in the dental industry, according to a Dec. 7 report by the Tahlequah Daily Press.
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7 updates on the dental industry in Texas in 30 days
Here are seven updates to know on dentistry in Texas, as reported by Becker's since Nov. 13:
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The percentage of applicants accepted into dental school since 1980
Nearly two-thirds of dental school applicants were accepted in 1980 compared to less than 60% in 2023, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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Overtime eligibility expansion blocked by Texas judge: 5 notes for dentists
A federal judge in Texas has blocked a rule from the U.S. Department of Labor that would have expanded overtime eligibility, according to a Dec. 6 news release from the American Dental Association.
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Arkansas Army National Guard opens dental clinic
The Arkansas Army National Guard opened an in-house dental clinic in North Little Rock, Ark., on Dec. 8.
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Number of graduates from each US dental school in 2024
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston graduated the highest number of students among U.S. dental schools for the 2023-24 academic year, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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ADA wary of new cybersecurity bill: 6 things to know
A federal cybersecurity bill under consideration could burden small businesses, including dental practices, according to a Dec. 6 news release from the American Dental Association.
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Former Smilist exec joins Tend as COO
Nashville, Tenn.-based Tend recently appointed Patricia Mahony as COO.
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Alabama dental board executive director resigns amid noncompliance scrutiny
Blake Strickland, executive director of the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners, has resigned, according to a Dec. 8 report from the Alabama Daily News.
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8 oral surgery updates to know
Here are eight oral surgery updates that Becker's has covered since Oct. 24, including practice openings, DSO milestones and more:
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Wisconsin city residents to vote on water fluoridation: 5 notes
Residents of Tomahawk, Wis., will be given the opportunity to voice their opinion on whether the city should resume adding fluoride to its water supply, the Tomahawk Leader reported Dec. 5.
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Florida city council votes to discontinue water fluoridation: 5 notes
The Naples (Fla.) City Council voted to stop adding fluoride to its water supply, WGCU reported Dec. 6.
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Dr. Mia Geisinger installed as president of the American Academy of Periodontology
Mia Geisinger, DDS, was recently installed as the next president of the American Academy of Periodontology.
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5 Aspen Dental moves to know
Chicago-based Aspen Dental is one of the largest dental organizations in the U.S.
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Where dental school tuition costs are dropping
Six dental schools saw a decrease in their average four-year tuition between the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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Aspen Dental expands network in North Carolina, Texas
Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened two offices in North Carolina and Texas Dec. 5.
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