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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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5 dental industry updates in Texas
Here are five dentistry updates Becker's has reported on since Sept. 9:
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5 fast facts about the nation's 75 dental schools
There are currently 75 dental schools in the U.S, up from 72 in 2023.
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ADA releases proposal on AI algorithms in dentistry: 4 notes
The American Dental Association has proposed a standards document covering artificial intelligence in dentistry.
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California governor vetoes bill requiring PE investment disclosures: 6 notes for dentistry
California Gov. Gavin Newsome vetoed a bill that would have required private equity firms and hedge funds to give written notice before investing in the state's healthcare industry, including dentistry, according to a Sept. 28 news release from the governor's office.
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7 dental Medicaid updates in 3 weeks
Here are seven updates on Medicaid in dentistry that Becker's has reported on since Sept. 13:
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Dental implant practice to open New York location
Hybridge Implants & Smile Restoration is set to open its second flagship center.
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What dental leaders told us in September
This month, several dental industry leaders spoke with Becker's about their strategies for growth, the presidential election and the biggest challenges facing DSOs.
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Dental groups pitch 2025 funding amounts for oral health programs: 6 notes
A coalition of dental organizations sent a letter to Congress outlining priorities for fiscal year 2025 appropriations towards dental care and oral health programs, according to an Oct. 1 news release from the ADA.
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Dental Care Alliance appoints 2 leaders for hygiene, field operations
Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance recently appointed two leaders to oversee its hygiene and field operations.
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Former Dental Care Alliance president joins VSP Vision
Former Dental Care Alliance president Jeff Koziel has joined VSP Vision as chief network officer.
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7 dental industry updates in Ohio
From new dental clinics to DSO affiliations, here are seven dentistry updates that have taken place in Ohio since Aug. 7:
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Court approves shareholder litigation settlement involving Align: 5 things to know
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted preliminary approval of a settlement to resolve shareholder derivative litigation involving Tempe, Ariz.-based Align Technology, according to an Oct. 1 news release.
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Biolase files for bankruptcy, plans sale to Sonendo: 6 notes
Dental laser manufacturer Biolase has initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
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Ohio State opens dental clinic: 5 notes
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center opened a dental clinic in Columbus, Ohio, according to an Oct. 1 news release.
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3D anatomical software gets FDA nod: 4 things to know
Dental artificial intelligence company Relu received 501(k) FDA clearance, allowing for the commercial distribution for the Relu Creator, according to an Oct. 1 news release.
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The top dental technology updates from September
From dental companies receiving investments to FDA approvals, here are nine dental technology updates that Becker's reported on in September:
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Heartland Dental gives out $2.3M in care during free dentistry day
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental provided more than $2.3 million in dental services during its fourth annual companywide free dentistry day.
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