Today's Top 20 Stories
  1. ADA launches corporate venture program: 5 things to know
    The American Dental Association has created ADA Corporate Ventures, according to an Oct. 18 news release. 
  2. Dental programs, devices securing FDA approval
    Here are six dental softwares, devices and AI programs that have received FDA clearance, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 6:
  3. Specialized Dental Partners expands in Minnesota
    Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners recently added a partner practice in Minnesota.
  1. Georgia dental group offers relief in wake of Helene: 4 things to know
    The Georgia Dental Association has stepped in to offer relief to dentists, dental students and the public in response to Hurricane Helene, according to an Oct. 18 news release. 
  2. Venture capital investments in orthodontics hits $100M
    The orthodontics and orthopedics oral health space in dentistry has received more than $100 million in venture capital funding so far in 2024, according to an Oct. 15 report by CareQuest Innovation Partners.
  3. New Jersey man arrested for practicing dentistry without a license
    Police in Fairfield, N.J., recently arrested a man accused of practicing dentistry without a license, New Jersey 101.5 reported Oct. 18. 
  4. Has private equity helped dentistry?
    Private equity has become a big player in dentistry, but there is no consensus on whether it has been beneficial to the industry. 

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  1. 6 dental industry updates in North Carolina
    From legal challenges to practice acquisitions, here are six dental industry updates that have taken place in North Carolina since Sept. 5: 
  2. Low-income dental clinic files restraining order against church owner: 10 notes
    St. Mary's Health Center Medical and Dental Clinic in Wilmington, N.C., has filed a restraining order against the Basilica of St. Mary, WECT reported Oct. 17.
  3. California dentist, employees charged with Medicaid fraud
    A California dentist and five of his employees were recently charged with defrauding the state Medi-Cal program of nearly $900,000.
  4. Car crashes into Illinois dental office
    A driver was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries after crashing their vehicle into an Illinois dental office, WLS reported Oct. 17.

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  1. What dental leaders see for the future of AI
    AI is here to stay in the dental industry, but how it could impact dentistry in the future is still up for debate. 
  2. New York State Dental Association reaffirms water fluoridation support: 5 notes
    The New York State Dental Association is continuing to support the addition of fluoride to water to prevent tooth decay, according to an Oct.  17 news release shared with Becker's.
  3. Dr. Bill Sasser receives ADA Humanitarian Award
    Bill Sasser, DMD, was recently named the recipient of the ADA's 2024 Humanitarian Award.
  4. The ADA's support for dentist-friendly tax policies: 6 things to know
    The American Dental Association expressed its support for tax policies to benefit dental professionals, according to an Oct. 16 news release. 
  5. Venture capital funding in dental AI climbs to $145M in 2024
    The oral health AI and machine learning sector has received significant venture capital funding, according to an Oct. 15 report by CareQuest Innovation Partners.
  6. Dr. Theresa Gonzales receives ADA Distinguished Service Award
    Theresa Gonzales, DMD, was named the recipient of the American Dental Association's 2024 Distinguished Service Award. 
  7. Maryland dental practice gets $70K penalty for failure to provide timely access to patient records
    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights imposed a $70,000 monetary penalty against a Maryland dental practice for failing to provide timely access to patient records.
  8. North Carolina oral surgeon found guilty of abusing patients
    A former North Carolina oral surgeon was recently found guilty of sexually assaulting patients while they were sedated, WECT reported Oct. 17.
  9. 7 dental school updates to know
    From new openings to leadership appointments, here are seven dental school updates Becker's has reported on since Sept. 30:

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