Today's Top 20 Stories
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How social media is fueling unlicensed dentistry
The rising number of cases in unlicensed dentistry is a top concern for this practice owner, as the lack of education is harming patients.
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WVU gets $12.6M for dental school expansion
Morgantown-based West Virginia University School of Dentistry has received $12.6 million for an expansion and renovation project.
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Dental assistants per capita in the best, worst states for dental health
There are 102.5 dental assistants for every 100,000 residents in Connecticut, the best-ranked state for dental health.
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Anti-fluoride stance could boost demand for dental hygiene under Trump: 8 notes
The dental industry may see increased demand for hygiene products and dentist visits if the Trump administration follows through on a proposed move to end water fluoridation, CNBC reported Nov. 18.
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Georgia shopping center with Heartland Dental sells for $25M
A San Diego-based investor purchased a shopping center in Dacula, Ga., that includes a Heartland Dental location for $25 million, according to a Nov. 15 report by Shopping Center Business.
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Smile Generation raises $800K to support special needs dentistry program
Smile Generation recently raised a record-breaking $800,000 to support the Pacific Dental Services Foundation’s special needs dentistry program.
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ADA weighs in on proposed ACA regulations: 5 notes for dentists
The American Dental Association submitted comments on the proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026, according to a Nov. 15 news release from the ADA.
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New York governor signs bill expanding pediatric fluoride access: 3 things to know
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to expand access to fluoride treatments for pediatric dental patients, according to a Nov. 16 news release from the governor's office.
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3rd law firm launches investigation against Dentsply Sirona: 3 notes
A third law firm has launched an investigation into Dentsply Sirona for potential violations of federal securities laws on behalf of Dentsply Sirona investors.
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4 dental leadership moves
Here are four dental leadership moves that have taken place since Nov. 4:
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20 dentists making headlines
Three dentists who were reelected to Congress and 17 other dentists who have made headlines since Nov. 13:
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13 dental industry updates in California
Here are 13 dental industry updates in California that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 5:
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Tend to open Virginia dental practice
Nashville, Tenn.-based Tend plans to open its second dental office in Arlington, Va., arlnow.com reported Nov. 15.
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3 dentists earn reelection to Congress
Three dentists who are supported by the American Dental Political Action Committee were reelected to Congress.
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California minimum wage to increase: 4 notes for dentists
The minimum wage in California is set to increase Jan. 1, impacting dental practices, according to a Nov. 14 news release from the California Dental Association.
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Dr. Leroy Venn opens 4th orthodontics practice
Smile Studio Orthodontics, led by Leroy Venn, DDS, opened a practice in Carrollton, Ga.
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3 Alaska dentists plead no contest in fraud case
Three Alaska dentists pleaded no contest to one misdemeanor count of medical assistance fraud, Alaska Public Radio reported Nov. 14.
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5 updates on specialty DSOs
Here are five updates to know on five specialty DSOs that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 24:
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Florida retail building with PDS Health practice sold for $3.4M
A retail property in Orlando, Fla., that includes a PDS Health practice was recently sold for $3.4 million, rebusinessonline.com reported Nov. 14.
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5 federal government, policy updates for dentists to know
Here are five federal updates Becker's has reported on since Oct. 30:
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