Today's Top 20 Stories
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Trump plans to end water fluoridation if elected: 7 things to know
Former President Donald Trump aims to remove fluoride from public water sources if he is elected, Trump ally Robert Kennedy Jr. has said, USA Today reported Nov. 3.
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Kansas could be getting its 1st dental school: 6 things to know
Wichita (Kan.) State University is looking into opening a dental school, which would be the first in Kansas, according to a Nov. 3 report by The Sunflower.
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How dentists can support staff without breaking the bank
The environment owners create at their dental practices has become just as important as pay for employees.
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Law firm launches investigation against Dentsply Sirona: 3 notes
The Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman law firm has launched an investigation against Dentsply Sirona after the suspension of its Byte aligner sales.
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Employment laws in California to go into effect: 10 notes for dentists
There are nearly a dozen new and amended employment laws going into effect in California that dentists and dental practices need to know, according to an Oct. 31 news release from the California Dental Association.
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Affordable Care adds Weave platform across network
Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care has added Weave's software platform to its network.
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Byte sales suspended, FDA probes adverse events: 8 clear aligner updates to know
From lawsuit settlements to new legislation, here are eight clear aligner updates to know:
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Optimism in dentistry: Higher standards + challenging insurers
The passion of dentists, new standards of care and pushback against dental insurers are three aspects of the dental industry that dentists are optimistic about moving forward.
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How specialty DSOs are expanding in 2024
Here are seven growth updates from specialty-focused DSOs that have taken place since Sept. 9:
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3 key updates from DECA Dental Group
Here are three notable moves from Dallas-based DECA Dental Group this year:
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8 dental technology updates from October
Here are eight updates to know on the dental technology space that Becker's reported on in October:
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PDS Health adds 10 practices in October
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health added 10 new partner practices in October.
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Smile Partners' growth in 2024: 5 moves
Smile Partners supports 108 offices in five states.
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The technology 3 dentists are adding to save money
As the dental industry deals with inflation and other economic challenges, many dentists are looking for new ways to improve patient care and enhance practice operations while saving money.
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Delta Dental, San Francisco 49ers enter multi-year partnership: 3 things to know
Delta Dental of California is the official dental insurance partner of the San Francisco 49ers, according to an Oct. 31 news release.
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Dr. Neda Azadivatan opens South Carolina practice
Neda Azadivatan, DDS, has opened a practice in Mount Pleasant, S.C., according to an Oct. 30 report by Moultrie News.
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Envista's net income falls $13M in Q3: 5 notes
Dental supply company Envista reported $8.2 million in net income during the third quarter of 2024, according to an Oct. 30 news release.
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TriCare dental program premiums to decrease
The TriCare Dental Program is decreasing its premium costs for dental coverage, effective Nov. 1.
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Vermont dental board to update standards: 7 things to know
The Vermont Board of Dental Examiners proposed a new set of administrative rules for dental professionals in the state.
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Orthodontists urged to share clinical stories about mail-order orthodontics: 4 notes
The American Association of Orthodontists is asking its members to sign a letter to the FDA highlighting the risks and harms related to direct-to-consumer clear aligners.
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