Today's Top 20 Stories
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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.
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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:
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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.
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Dentulu launches sleep apnea treatment program
Teledentistry platform Dentulu has launched a program to increase access to sleep apnea treatment.
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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.
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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.
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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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Inspire Orthodontics opens in New York City
Inspire Orthodontics recently opened in New York City.
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PDS Health adds 4 de novo locations
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health opened four de novo offices in September.
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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.
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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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The Smilist acquires 6-location group practice
Great Neck, N.Y.-based The Smilist recently acquired a group practice in New Jersey.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Unlicensed dentistry cases on the rise: 7 updates
Instances of individuals performing unlicensed dental services have become more common in the industry.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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