Today's Top 20 Stories
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3 new dental schools in 2024
There are currently 75 dental schools in the U.S, up from 72 in 2023, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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4 state bills affecting dentistry
Here are three states that have passed several bills affecting dentistry and DSO activity:
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American Dental Hygienists Association maintains support for fluoride after NTP report
The American Dental Hygienists Association reaffirmed its support for community water fluoridation following a recent report from the National Toxicology Program linking higher fluoride exposure to lower IQs in children.
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Beacon Oral Specialists hits 100 offices
Dallas-based Beacon Oral Specialists recently hit 100 offices after partnering with two practices in California and Florida.
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How 1 healthcare veteran is elevating oral surgeon success
Brian Lawson recently joined Max Surgical Specialty Management as its new vice president of business development to help support the organization with its continued growth, placing a special emphasis on supporting oral surgeons.
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Why 1 DSO exec is 'cautiously optimistic' about the economy
While there are a few signs pointing to more positive economic conditions to support DSO growth, interest rates are keeping one executive from getting too excited.
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What the future of dental AI may hold
Dental artificial intelligence programs can provide many clinical advantages for dentists, patients and insurance companies offering an additional care assessment.
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KeyBank partners with dental AI company
Cleveland-based KeyBank partnered with Zentist to integrate a dental AI program into its network of DSOs.
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14 Wisconsin colleges earn funding for dental workforce programs
Delta Dental of Wisconsin pledged to provide funding to 14 technical colleges in Wisconsin to aid the expansion of dental workforce programs.
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Aspen Dental continues expansion with Virginia practice
Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened a practice location in Culpeper, Va., according to a Sept. 10 report by Culpeper Times.
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GPS Dental expands in 5 states
Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental has added eight practices in five states.
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3 DSOs expanding on the West Coast
Here are three DSOs that have expanded their networks on the West Coast since June:
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Washington dentist's sedation permit indefinitely suspended following patient death
The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission indefinitely suspended the moderate sedation with parenteral agents permit of Thi Nguyen, DDS.
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US now needs more than 10,000 dental practitioners to fill shortages: HRSA
The U.S. is now in need of 10,046 dental practitioners to fill shortage areas across the U.S., according to new data from the Health Resources & Services Administration.
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New Hampshire oral surgeon closes practice after 34 years
An oral surgeon in New Hampshire closed his practice after providing care for more than 34 years, according to a Sept. 10 open letter from the surgeon published in The Keene Sentinel.
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Number of dental shortage areas in states with the highest Medicaid disenrollment rates
California, the state with the highest number of dental professional shortage areas, has disenrolled the second highest number of Medicaid recipients, according to data from KFF and the Health Resources and Services Administration.
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150+ organizations call for the delay of Corporate Transparency Act: 7 notes for dentists
The American Dental Association joined 150 other trade organizations in a push for the passage of legislation that would delay the Corporate Transparency Act's filing deadline.
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Georgia School of Orthodontics graduates its largest class
Atlanta-based Georgia School of Orthodontics graduated its largest class from its advanced specialty education program in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.
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Bridge Dental Group adds three offices in New Mexico
Bridge Dental Group recently added three New Mexico practices to its network.
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Renaissance launches 3 group dental products
Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America introduced three group dental product features, including dental service guarantees, orthodontic coverage expansion and reducing deductibles.
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