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  1. 3D anatomical software gets FDA nod: 4 things to know
    Dental artificial intelligence company Relu received 501(k) FDA clearance, allowing for the commercial distribution for the Relu Creator, according to an Oct. 1 news release.
  2. The top dental technology updates from September
    From dental companies receiving investments to FDA approvals, here are nine dental technology updates that Becker's reported on in September:
  3. Heartland Dental gives out $2.3M in care during free dentistry day
    Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental provided more than $2.3 million in dental services during its fourth annual companywide free dentistry day.
  1. Dentulu launches sleep apnea treatment program
    Teledentistry platform Dentulu has launched a program to increase access to sleep apnea treatment. 
  2. Dental Medicaid reimbursement increase goes into effect in Florida: 4 notes
    The "Live Healthy" legislative package in Florida went into effect Oct. 1, which allocates more than $30 million to raise Medicaid reimbursements for dentists, according to an Oct. 1 news release. 
  3. Wisconsin college system gets funding boost to expand dental credentialing: 4 notes
    The Wisconsin Technical College System recently got a funding boost that will help it increase the number of dental credentials it gives out each year, Wisconsin Public Radio reported Oct. 1.  
  4. 3 states with the most DSO activity in Q3
    California, Florida and New Jersey saw the most DSO activity during the third quarter of 2024.

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  1. Inspire Orthodontics opens in New York City
    Inspire Orthodontics recently opened in New York City.
  2. PDS Health adds 4 de novo locations
    Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health opened four de novo offices in September.
  3. Tennessee dentist, former governor dies at 97
    Winfield Dunn, DDS, a former dentist who became governor of Tennessee, died Sept. 28 at the age of 97.
  4. Pennsylvania group rallies for Medicaid dental benefits: 6 things to know
    Put People First! PA recently held a rally calling on legislators to restore adult dental benefits under Medicaid, WHTM reported Sept. 30. 

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  1. The Smilist acquires 6-location group practice
    Great Neck, N.Y.-based The Smilist recently acquired a group practice in New Jersey. 
  2. Indiana man charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry for 2nd time
    An Indiana man has been charged a second time with practicing dentistry without a license, wishtv.com reported Sept. 30. 
  3. ADA secures $6M grant to create dental materials using AI: 6 things to know
    The American Dental Association Forsyth Institute received a $6.2 million grant to design materials for dental fillings by using artificial intelligence, according to a Sept. 30 news release. 
  4. New York dentist opens pediatric dental practice
    Josephine Mensah, DMD, opened a pediatric dental practice in Tarrytown, N.Y., according to a Sept. 30 report by River Journal.
  5. Unlicensed dentistry cases on the rise: 7 updates
    Instances of individuals performing unlicensed dental services have become more common in the industry.
  6. California college offering dental hygiene bachelor program: 4 things to know
    Fresno (Calif.) City College is offering a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene for the first time, according to a Sept. 27 report by ABC 30.
  7. ClearChoice dentist combines clinical excellence, passion to transform patient care
    Dr. Elfatih Eisa is prioritizing clinical excellence and his passion for service as he fills a gap in specialized care in Edwardsville, Ill. 
  8. Washington state dental school holds ribbon-cutting
    Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences in Yakima, Wash., held a grand opening for its dental school, according to a Sept. 27 report by Apple Valley News Now.
  9. Dr. John Kent receives AAOMS Distinguished Service Award
    John Kent II, DDS, recently received the Robert V. Walker Distinguished Service Award from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. 

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