Today's Top 20 Stories
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California dentist to pay $200K+ to resolve billing fraud allegations
A California dentist will pay more than $200,000 to resolve allegations of billing insurance companies for services not provided, contracting without a license and failing to pay worker’s compensation insurance.
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New York FQHC to close 2 dental clinics, citing funding cuts, workforce shortages
Rochester, N.Y.-based Mosaic Health will close two of its dental clinics after experiencing changes in funding and workforce shortages, Rochester Business Journal reported June 4.
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Patients remain in the dark after Missouri dental office closes
Patients have been left stranded after a dental office in Independence, Mo., closed unexpectedly last month, FOX4 reported June 3.
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Where the top 10 DSOs stand halfway through 2024
The top 10 largest DSOs in the U.S. support approximately 7,000 dental offices combined.
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10 dental insurance updates to know
From new legislation to company mergers, here are 10 dental insurance updates Becker's has covered since May 2:
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8 dental updates in Florida
Here are eight dental industry updates that have taken place in Florida since April 3:
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Align Technology awards universities $300K in research grants
Dental technology company Align Technology recently awarded $300,000 in research grants to 11 universities around the world.
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Private equity companies struggle to exit dental investments: 5 notes
The dental industry is facing particularly extensive holding periods for private equity investments, according to a recent analysis from Pitchbook.
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Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention rebrands to Association for Dental Safety
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention has rebranded to the Association for Dental Safety.
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Most expensive states for dental insurance
West Virginia is the most expensive state for dental insurance, according to a new ranking from LV Dental Braces.
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University of Pikeville selects new location for upcoming dental school
The University of Pikeville (Ky.) has switched the location of its upcoming dental school.
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Imagen Dental Partners adds Florida practice
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners recently added a Florida dental practice to its network.
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4 dental-medical MSOs to know
Several organizations supporting dental and medical organizations have launched in recent years as consolidation efforts continue in the healthcare industry.
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North Carolina woman, dental board in legal dispute over licensing rules: 9 notes
A North Carolina woman is fighting the state dental board's denial of her hygienist license, Carolina Coast Online reported May 31.
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Maryland launches program pushing dental students to practice in shortage areas
The Maryland Department of Health is launching a new program to drive dental students to practice in areas with dental healthcare shortages, according to a May 30 report by Maryland Matters.
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4 DSOs expanding their presence in California
Here are four DSOs and dental groups that have opened and added practices in California that Becker's has reported on since May 7:
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7 dental leaders' biggest goals for the rest of 2024
Expanding medical-dental integration, improving patient care and practice optimization and growth are some of the most important priorities for seven dental leaders in the second half of 2024.
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Florida governor signs 2 dental bills into law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law two bills concerning the state's dental industry, according to a May 30 report by Florida Politics.
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What the oldest dentists in the US, world have in common
Robert Henry Johnson, DDS, and Dr. Etsuro Watanabe are recognized as the oldest practicing dentists in the U.S. and world, respectively.
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Kentucky dentist celebrates 50 years of service
A dentist in Hazard, Ky., recently marked 50 years of service in the state, WYMT reported May 30.
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