Today's Top 20 Stories
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Pennsylvania dentist denied COVID insurance coverage payout: 8 things to know
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied a dentist's COVID-19 insurance claim, reversing the ruling of lower courts.
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Dental manufacturer acquires endodontic instrument producer: 5 notes
HuFriedyGroup, a dental products manufacturer, acquired SS White Dental, according to an Oct. 4 news release.
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AAOMS installs Dr. David Morrison as president
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons named David Morrison, DMD, as president for the 2024-25 term.
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10 states with the worst dental care habits
Arkansas is ranked as the state where residents have the worst dental care habits, according to a new study by San Antonio-based Celebrate Dental and Braces.
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10 states with the best dental care habits
Connecticut is ranked as the state where residents have the best dental care habits, according to a new study by San Antonio-based Celebrate Dental and Braces.
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2 Louisiana dental practices merge
Two Louisiana dental practices have merged to enhance the patient experience.
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Tend opens New York location
Nashville, Tenn.-based Tend recently opened a practice location in New York City, according to an Oct. 3 report by Lic Post.
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Atlanta man charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry
An Atlanta man who referred to himself as a "top veneer specialist" has been charged with practicing dentistry without a license, WSB-TV reported Oct. 3.
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Average Medicaid reimbursement for child dental services in every state
The national average Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursements as a percentage of average dentist charges for child dental services in 2024 is 39.2%, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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Pacific Dental Services Foundation office named a Certified Autism Center
The Pacific Dental Services Foundation’s Dentists for Special Needs office in Phoenix, Ariz., is the first dental office in the U.S. to be named a Certified Autism Center.
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Dental associations step up to help dentists recover from Hurricane Helene: 5 notes
Several state dental groups have created relief funds to help residents and dental practices in need of assistance after Hurricane Helene.
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Connecticut Dental Association reaffirms support for fluoride following court ruling: 5 notes
The Connecticut State Dental Association has reaffirmed its support for water fluoridation after a federal judge ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency must address the impact of fluoride in drinking water.
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Heartland Dental's active Q3
Here are nine updates on Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental, including new practices and partnerships, that Becker's reported on during the third quarter of 2024:
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Marquette dental school upgrades pediatric clinic
The Marquette University School of Dentistry completed renovations on its pediatric dental clinic.
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Community Health Programs reopens Massachusetts dental practice
Community Health Program reopened a practice in Great Barrington, Mass., according to an Oct. 2 report by The Berkshire Eagle.
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One-fifth of adults lack dental coverage: 6 notes
More than 21% of adults in the U.S. do not have dental insurance, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Exeter Hospital postpones cuts to pediatric dentistry service after backlash: 8 notes
Exeter (N.H.) Hospital is delaying cuts to its pediatric dental services after pressure from state regulators, New Hampshire Public Radio reported Sept. 25.
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Average Medicaid reimbursement for adult dental services in every state
The national average Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursements as a percentage of average dentist charges for adult dental services in 2024 is 29.9%, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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DECA Dental partners with Dallas Stars: 5 things to know
Dallas-based DECA Dental Group is the official dentist partner of the NHL's Dallas Stars, according to an Oct. 2 news release from the team.
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The biggest mistake DSOs make
Too much focus on numbers over team members can end up hurting DSOs in the long run, according to Jason Luchtefeld, DMD.
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