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  1. How dentists can mitigate the risks of dental AI: 4 notes
    While there are many positives of AI in the dental industry, there are still some risks associated with the technology, according to a Jan. 27 news release from the California Dental Association. 
  2. Innovate32 continues Tennessee expansion
    Nashville, Tenn.-based Innovate 32 added a dental practice in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., to its network.
  3. 6 dental school updates in January
    Here are six dental school updates that Becker's has covered in January: 
  1. Salt Dental Partners continues expansion in Washington, DC
    Phoenix-based Salt Dental Partners recently added Capital Kids Dentistry to its network. 
  2. Lone Peak Dental Group enters Georgia
    Denver-based Lone Peak Dental Group recently expanded its network into Georgia. 
  3. The next 5 years of DSO consolidation
    After a strategic reset in recent years to build deeper partner value, DSO leaders are now eyeing 2025 as the year to ramp up expansion efforts, potentially charting a new trajectory for consolidation for the future.
  4. ADA issues standards on forensic dental data, oral rinses: 5 notes for dentists
    The American Dental Association issued draft standards on forensic dental data and antimicrobial oral rinses available for review, according to a Jan. 27 news release. 

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  1. ADA pens letter to Trump team emphasizing oral health initiatives: 10 things to know
    The American Dental Association wrote a policy letter to President Donald Trump restating the importance of oral health in overall public health, according to a Jan. 27 news release from the ADA.
  2. VideaHealth secures $40M investment
    Boston-based VideaHealth, a dental AI company, raised $40 million during a series B funding round.
  3. NADP awards 3 grants to improve access to oral healthcare
    The National Association of Dental Plans Foundation recently awarded grants to three organizations dedicated to improving access to oral healthcare.
  4. 2 Florida cities consider ending water fluoridation: 8 notes
    Two Florida cities are considering ending water fluoridation in their communities, Florida Today reported Jan. 26.

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  1. Beacon Oral Specialists expands in Washington, DC
    Dallas-based Beacon Oral Specialists recently added Capital Oral & Facial Surgery in Washington, D.C., to its network. 
  2. Cordental Group adds Pennsylvania practice, hits 45 offices
    Cincinnati-based Cordental Group added Williamsburg Dental in Broomall, Pa.
  3. 8 dental leadership moves
    Here are eight dental leadership changes that have taken place since Jan. 13:
  4. 5 dentists making headlines
    Here are five dentists who have made headlines since Jan. 22:
  5. Connecticut dentists press for higher Medicaid reimbursements
    The Connecticut State Dental Association has urged Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates, according to a Jan. 24 report from Inside Investigator.
  6. Virginia senators eye new dental school
    The Senate of Virginia  is looking into the viability of a new dental school in the state, according to a Jan. 24 report from Cardinal News.
  7. 3 more Florida cities suspend water fluoridation: 8 notes
    Fort Pierce, Ormond Beach and Immokalee, Fla., have opted to discontinue water fluoridation in their communities, according to recent reports. 
  8. SoftSmile, ClearCorrect settle legal disputes
    Orthodontics technology company SoftSmile and clear aligner brand ClearCorrect have agreed to settle all litigation and legal disputes between them.
  9. Heartland, Concorde partner to boost dental workforce
    Expanding dental education programs, specifically in the dental hygiene and dental assisting areas, are crucial to resolving workforce shortages. 

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