Today's Top 20 Stories
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4 states passing dental legislation in 3 weeks
Here are four states that have passed and signed dental-related legislation and bills that Becker's has reported on since July 11:
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Dental Care Alliance adds AI-powered patient communication platform
Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance will be adding Patient Prism's artificial intelligence-backed conversational intelligence platform across its network.
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General dentist workforce grows 10% since 2019
The number of general dentists in the U.S. increased from 110,730 in 2019 to 121,640 in 2023, an increase of 9.8%.
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6 dental industry updates in Texas
Here are six dental industry updates that have taken place in Texas in July:
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More US adults feel dental insurance necessary for overall health: Study
More than 85% of U.S. adults believe that dental insurance is important to protecting both their oral and overall health, according to a report from Delta Dental Plans Association.
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Texas orthodontics practice reopens after tornado destroys office
West Temple (Texas) Orthodontics recently reopened in a new office after its previous facility was damaged by a tornado.
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Texas dental clinic operator sentenced to prison for $6.9M fraud scheme
A Texas dental clinic operator was recently sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for defrauding the state's Medicaid program.
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Aspen Dental reaping the benefits of AI: Q&A with Dr. Alex Mehler
Chicago-based Aspen Dental has seen the great potential of artificial intelligence after using it across its nearly 1,100-practice network for the last several years.
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How a chief engagement officer can boost a DSO
While not every DSO has a chief engagement officer, the position can help bridge the gap between the clinical and business aspects of dentistry for dentists new to DSOs.
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Planet DDS names Matt Zelen as COO
Dental software company Planet DDS appointed Matt Zelen to serve as its next COO.
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Dr. Theresa Gonzales earns ADA's distinguished service award
Theresa Gonzales, DMD, received the 2024 American Dental Association Distinguished Service Award.
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The robot will see you now: 1st fully automated dental procedure in the books
Boston-based Perceptive, a dental technology company, completed the first fully automated dental procedure on a human using dental robotics.
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Freedom Dental Partners reports $44M+ in wealth generation for dentists in 2024
Montclair, N.J.-based Freedom Dental Partners has generated more than $44 million in wealth for dentists so far in 2024.
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Where 5 specialty DSOs stand halfway through 2024
Here is how the networks of five specialty DSOs compare so far in 2024:
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US Oral Surgery Management earns ADSO's Emerging Award
Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management was recently awarded the Association for DSO's 2024 Emerging Award.
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Heartland Dental adds Washington practice
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently added a Washington dental practice to its network.
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SGA Dental secures $350M credit facility
Richmond Hill, Ga.-based SGA Dental Partners received a new $350 million credit facility.
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How the largest DSO is defining success in 2024
Heartland Dental has a busy agenda for the rest of 2024 to continue its success as the largest DSO in the U.S.
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How 1 DSO is driving growth despite economic pressures
Florham Park, N.J.-based Select Dental Management has ensured the success of its network in a challenging economy by focusing on new technology, staffing and patient care.
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North Dakota hospital adds pediatric dental surgery
Jamestown (N.D.) Regional Medical Center recently began offering pediatric dental surgery, NewsDakota.com reported July 29.
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