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  1. What patients want from dental practices
    More than three-quarters of patients prioritize knowing their insurance coverage before a procedure, according to a recent survey.
  2. 'Our momentum can’t be stopped': Gen4 Dental Partners prepared for continued growth in 2025
    Tempe, Ariz.-based Gen4 Dental Partners is celebrating major growth milestones in 2024 and preparing for continued success in 2025. 
  3. Dental office manager income declines: 7 notes
    The average full-time income for dental practice managers saw a 6.5% decrease between 2023 and 2024, according to Dentalpost's 2025 Dental Salary Survey Report.
  1. Planet DDS, Pearl partner on new AI program
    Planet DDS and Pearl have teamed up to launch AI Assist.
  2. Dr. Robert Nelson opens Texas orthodontics practice
    Robert Nelson, DDS, has opened an orthodontics practice in Cypress, Texas, according to a Jan. 21 report from Community Impact.
  3. Florida city unanimously votes to remove fluoride from water supply
    The Niceville (Fla.) City County unanimously voted to end the use of fluoride in its water supply, according to a Jan. 21 report from Northwest Florida Daily News.
  4. Dr. Dan Butterman named chief dental officer of Spear Education
    Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Spear Education has appointed Dan Butterman, DDS, as chief dental officer.

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  1. ADA promotes Dr. Hana Alberti to VP of dental practice
    The American Dental Association promoted Hana Alberti, DDS, to vice president of dental practice.
  2. How Trump's tariff plan could impact dentistry
    President Trump's proposal to impose tariffs on imported goods could increase the financial strain on dental practices and DSOs, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
  3. EPA appeals fluoride ruling: 5 things to know
    The Environmental Protection Agency has appealed a court order directing the agency to further regulate fluoride in public water systems, according to a Jan. 21 news release from the American Dental Association. 
  4. Tennessee lawmakers advance bill banning water fluoridation: 4 notes
    A Tennessee bill to prohibit water fluoridation has passed its first consideration in the state Senate, WZTV reported Jan. 21. 

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  1. Why dental assistants are changing jobs
    More than half of all dental assistants are currently applying for new jobs or planning to do so before 2026, according to Dentalpost's 2025 Dental Salary Survey Report.
  2. How dental staffing has changed since COVID
    The dental staffing space has felt the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with an ongoing shortage of dental hygienists and dental assistants.
  3. Convergent Dental installs 2K dental lasers
    Dental technology company Convergent Dental has installed 2,000 of its Solea All-Tissue Dental Lasers.
  4. Are dental assistants satisfied with their pay?
    About 36% of dental assistants are dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with their total compensation, according to Dentalpost's 2025 Dental Salary Survey Report.
  5. Minnesota dental practice building new location
    Dental Associates Minnesota is constructing a new practice location in Maple Grove, Minn. 
  6. Ideal Dental opens Texas practice
    Ideal Dental has opened a practice location in Webster, Texas, according to a Jan. 18 report from Community Impact.
  7. 7 dental companies ranked among greatest workplaces for diversity in 2025
    Several dental companies and DSOs were included on Newsweek's "America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity" list for 2025. 
  8. Wisconsin college to expand dental clinic, launch dental hygiene program
    Cleveland, Wis.-based Lakeshore College is expanding its on-site dental clinic and launching a dental hygiene program with a $1.2 million grant.
  9. Pepperpointe Partnerships graduates 1st class of leadership development program
    Lexington, Ky.-based PepperPointe Partnerships has graduated its first class of doctors from its leadership development program.

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