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  1. 3 dental industry updates in Arkansas
    Here are three dental industry updates that have taken place in Arkansas since October:
  2. What leadership means in dentistry: Dr. Barry Lyon
    Having strong leaders at your practice or DSO is a key factor to success, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
  3. Nevada dentist completes 1,000 robotic dental implants
    Andy Mersha, DMD, has completed 1,000 robotic dental implants using the Yomi robot.
  1. Meet the CEOs of 6 specialty DSOs
    Here are six executives leading specialty-focused DSOs:
  2. The latest on Dental365
    Here are six updates on New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 that Becker's has reported on since Nov. 8:
  3. Orthodontics companies team up to advance aligner technology
    Orthodontics companies uLab, Volex Dental and LuxCreo entered into a strategic collaboration to advance the use of direct print aligner technology.
  4. The potential pitfall of private equity in dentistry
    Having a plan and vision as a dentist or DSO is crucial in order to successfully utilize a private equity investment to grow and expand.

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  1. Ohio dental practice damaged in fire
    A dental practice in Middletown, Ohio, was damaged by a fire, according to a Dec. 12 report from WCPO.
  2. Delta Dental of Washington fined $130K for improper claim denials: 6 things to know
    Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has fined Delta Dental of Washington and its healthcare benefit manager $130,000 for improper claim denials, according to a Dec. 12 news release from the commissioner's office.
  3. 6 dentistry updates in Virginia
    Here are six dental industry updates that have taken place in Virginia since Nov. 15:
  4. 4 federal government, policy updates for dentists to know
    Here are four federal updates Becker's has reported on since Nov. 18:

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  1. Max Surgical Specialty Management persists through industry challenges: Q&A
    Hackensack, N.J.-based Max Surgical Specialty Management is leveraging its industry partnerships and surgeon network to continue growing its network and supporting members.
  2. How 2 DSO giants hit practice milestones in 2024
    Dallas-based MB2 Dental and Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health hit major practice milestones this year, reaching 700 and 1,000 supported offices, respectively.
  3. Wyoming city council votes to end water fluoridation after debate: 5 notes
    The Thermopolis (Wy.) Town Council voted to remove fluoride from its drinking water, joining other cities in the U.S. that have ended or are considering ending water fluoridation.
  4. Benevis cares for 600,000+ patients in 2024
    Atlanta-based Benevis provided care to more than 600,000 patients in 2024, with 82% relying on Medicaid or CHIP plans.
  5. UConn dental school to increase tuition
    The University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in Farmington approved a tuition increase, according to a Dec. 11 report by Eyewitness News 3.
  6. Alabama Dental Association pushes for medical loss ratio: 7 things to know
    The Alabama Dental Association has launched a campaign advocating for dental insurance reform legislation, including a medical loss ratio, according to a Dec. 11 report by WSFA 12.
  7. 60+ dental mergers, acquisitions in 2024
    Here are more than 60 dental industry mergers and acquisitions that Becker's reported on in 2024:
  8. AAO monitoring research on microplastic exposure from clear aligners: 5 notes
    The American Association of Orthodontists is examining the potential effects of microplastic exposure from clear aligners. 
  9. Suspended Virginia dentist surrenders license
    Christina Mills, DDS, a dentist in Culpepper, Va., has voluntarily surrendered her dental license to practice dentistry in the state.

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