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  1. Illinois dentist's license suspended for over sedation
    A dentist in Chicago has had his license suspended due to oversedation of a patient. 
  2. Dentsply Sirona reports $951 million in net sales for Q3: 4 notes
    Dentsply Sirona recorded $951 million in net sales during the third quarter of 2024.
  3. Study finds potential oral health therapies for mineralization disorders
    A study published in The Journal of the American Dental Association has identified new antibody and enzyme replacements that could improve the oral health of patients with mineralization disorders.
  1. Dental hygienist wins Pennsylvania House seat
    A dental hygienist in Pennsylvania won the seat for the state's 126th House of Representatives, according to a Nov. 5 report by Longview News-Journal.
  2. Dentists per capita in the best, worst states for dental health
    There are 39.99 dentists for every 100,000 residents in Connecticut, the best-ranked state for dental health.
  3. Illinois tackles dentistry issues: 5 new laws
    Illinois has passed several bills this year aimed at improving how dental services are provided, reducing billing issues and regulating certain services. 
  4. Illinois passes dental insurance bill: 3 notes
    The Illinois legislature recently passed a bill that would ban dental insurers from denying coverage for procedures they've previously authorized.

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  1. GPS Dental's growth in 2024: 8 moves
    Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental has hit major milestones while expanding its network this year.
  2. Kentucky survey finds children's dental decay rates surpass national average
    A survey by the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in Lexington found that children's dental decay rates in the state exceed the national average.
  3. North Carolina dental practice to build 20-operatory office
    Asheville, N.C.-based Zöe Dental plans to open a 20-operatory dental practice in Asheville. 
  4. Specialized Dental Partners adds Florida endodontics group
    Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners recently added Endodontic Associates to its network. 

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  1. MB2 Dental enters 43rd state
    Dallas-based MB2 Dental has added its first set of practices in Massachusetts.
  2. Inflation's impact on dentistry: 6 notes
    The rising costs of operating a dental practice over the last few years have created ongoing challenges for the dental industry, leading owners to make tough decisions to stay afloat.
  3. Align Technology to lay off 700 workers: 8 notes
    Invisalign manufacturer Align Technology plans to lay off 700 employees worldwide. 
  4. Best dental loans of 2024
    SoFi, PenFed and Upstart are among the best loan providers for dental services in the U.S., according to a new ranking from CNBC.
  5. California voters pass measure to secure new dental funding: 6 notes
    Proposition 35 was approved by California voters Nov. 5th to boost funding for dental and other healthcare services.
  6. PDS Health's growth in 2024: 14 moves
    Here are 14 moves showing how Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health has grown so far this year: 
  7. Medi-Cal Dental implements online care coordination: 3 things to know
    The Medi-Cal Dental program has created online care coordination to make dental care more accessible in California, according to a Nov. 5 news release from the California Dental Association. 
  8. 3 dental groups partnering with pro sports teams
    Here are three dental groups and organizations that have recently partnered with professional sports teams that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 3:
  9. Dental Medicaid updates in 5 states
    Here are dental Medicaid updates to know across five states, as reported by Becker's since Oct. 1:

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