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  1. GPS Dental's growth in 2024: 8 moves
    Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental has hit major milestones while expanding its network this year.
  2. Kentucky survey finds children's dental decay rates surpass national average
    A survey by the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in Lexington found that children's dental decay rates in the state exceed the national average.
  3. North Carolina dental practice to build 20-operatory office
    Asheville, N.C.-based Zöe Dental plans to open a 20-operatory dental practice in Asheville. 
  1. Specialized Dental Partners adds Florida endodontics group
    Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners recently added Endodontic Associates to its network. 
  2. MB2 Dental enters 43rd state
    Dallas-based MB2 Dental has added its first set of practices in Massachusetts.
  3. Inflation's impact on dentistry: 6 notes
    The rising costs of operating a dental practice over the last few years have created ongoing challenges for the dental industry, leading owners to make tough decisions to stay afloat.
  4. Align Technology to lay off 700 workers: 8 notes
    Invisalign manufacturer Align Technology plans to lay off 700 employees worldwide. 

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  1. Best dental loans of 2024
    SoFi, PenFed and Upstart are among the best loan providers for dental services in the U.S., according to a new ranking from CNBC.
  2. California voters pass measure to secure new dental funding: 6 notes
    Proposition 35 was approved by California voters Nov. 5th to boost funding for dental and other healthcare services.
  3. PDS Health's growth in 2024: 14 moves
    Here are 14 moves showing how Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health has grown so far this year: 
  4. Medi-Cal Dental implements online care coordination: 3 things to know
    The Medi-Cal Dental program has created online care coordination to make dental care more accessible in California, according to a Nov. 5 news release from the California Dental Association. 

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  1. 3 dental groups partnering with pro sports teams
    Here are three dental groups and organizations that have recently partnered with professional sports teams that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 3:
  2. Dental Medicaid updates in 5 states
    Here are dental Medicaid updates to know across five states, as reported by Becker's since Oct. 1:
  3. Innovate 32 partners with Florida dental group
    Nashville, Tenn.-based Innovate 32 has partnered with Marion Dental Group.
  4. Affordable Care's growth in 2024: 10 moves
    Here are 10 updates showing how Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care has expanded and supported its network this year:
  5. Job growth outlook for 3 dental roles
    Employment of dental hygienists is expected to grow by 9% by 2033, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 
  6. Where Imagen Dental Partners differs from traditional DSOs
    Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners uses a different value proposition to fuel its growth compared to traditional DSOs.
  7. What dental leaders told us in October
    This month, several dental industry leaders spoke with Becker's about cost-effective strategies to support staff, private equity's impact on dentistry and new technologies.
  8. CMS adds dental services to Medicare coverage list: 6 notes
    CMS has finalized a rule to expand its list of clinical scenarios in which fee-for-service Medicare payments can be made for dental services linked to covered services.
  9. The ways schools are tackling dental staffing
    The dental industry is continuing to work through staffing problems, with the U.S. needing more than 10,000 dental practitioners to fill shortages.

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