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  1. Advil gets 1st ADA seal for short-term pain relief
    The American Dental Association awarded its first seal of acceptance in a new category for short-term pain relief to Advil Dual Action.
  2. Dr. Alejandro Aguirre elected president of Minnesota Dental Association
    The Minnesota Dental Association installed Alejandro Aguirre, DDS, as president for the 2024-25 term.
  3. Dental lab company appoints new CEO
    Denbright Dental Labs has named David Casper as its next CEO.
  1. Former Iowa dentist sues state board over license revocation
    A former Iowa dentist who had his license revoked earlier this year is now suing the state dental board, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported Sept. 23.
  2. Average costs of dental procedures in 2024
    The average cost of routine dental procedures can range from $42 to $7,889, according to data from CareCredit. 
  3. Texas dental board 1st to remove mental health questions from credentialing applications
    The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners is the first dental board in the U.S. to remove mental health questions from its credentialing applications. 
  4. Federal bills a 'huge step forward' for dental care accessibility
    Two pieces of legislation introduced to Congress earlier this year could potentially improve dental care access for thousands of people if passed.

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  1. Virginia dental clinic completes $600K renovation
    The Augusta Regional Dental Clinic in Fishersville, Va., recently completed $600,000 in renovations, The News Virginian reported Sept. 16. 
  2. Judge dismisses eviction notice served to low-income dental clinic
    A judge recently dismissed an eviction notice served to the St. Mary's Health Center Medical and Dental Clinic in Wilmington, N.C., WECT reported Sept. 4.
  3. Dentists struggle against Medicaid inadequacies: 4 updates
    Here are four states where dentists and other stakeholders are advocating for increased Medicaid reimbursements and improved coverage:
  4. California selects new Medicaid dental benefits provider
    The California Department of Health Care Services has chosen Health Net Community Solutions to provide managed dental healthcare services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries in Los Angeles and Sacramento counties.

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  1. Louisiana lawmakers press officials over lack of dental coverage
    Members of the Louisiana House Joint Budget Committee scrutinized the Department of Health over insufficient dental insurance coverage at a hearing, according to a Sept. 20 report by The Center Square.
  2. SmileDirectClub loses appeal against NBC News in defamation case: 8 notes
    SmileDirectClub recently lost its appeal against NBC News in a defamation case originally filed in 2020, The Tennessean reported Sept. 23.
  3. Connecticut dental practice damaged in fire
    A fire at a commercial building in Berlin, Conn., caused significant damage to a dental practice, according to a Sept. 22 report by NBC Connecticut.
  4. US Dental Surgery Network adds anesthesia system to network
    U.S. Dental Surgery Network has installed the Hercules Touch Anesthesia across its network. 
  5. Wisconsin man charged with threatening to 'shoot up' a dental practice
    A Grafton, Wis., man has been taken into custody with pending criminal charges of terroristic threats after he threatened to kill himself and his family, and "shoot up" a local dental practice.
  6. University of Minnesota unveils nation's 1st dental-dedicated MRI
    The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in Minneapolis recently welcomed the first dental-dedicated MRI in the U.S.
  7. Benevis' unique strategy for enhancing dental care accessibility
    Benevis is helping to prepare dentists for successful careers working in underserved communities through its mentorship program.
  8. Dentist jailed in bribery scheme surrenders Florida license
    A dentist in Orlando, Fla., voluntarily surrendered his license after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud in Arkansas.
  9. VSDS, U of Detroit Mercy to launch dental program, open clinic
    The Vermont State Dental Society and the University of Detroit Mercy are opening a dental oral health education center in 2027.

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