Today's Top 20 Stories
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Trump's tariff plan: 5 notes for dental leaders
President-elect Donald Trump recently released his plans to introduce tariffs on certain imported goods in 2025.
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Pennsylvania FQHC resumes dental services
A federally qualified health center dental practice in West Grove, Pa., has resumed its services, according to a Nov. 26 report by The Unionville Times.
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ADA launches corporate partners collaboration: 5 things to know
The American Dental Association and the ADA Forsyth Institute have created ADA Corporate Partners, according to a Nov. 26 news release from the ADA.
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Former CareQuest CEO takes over at AARP
AARP has named Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD, as its next CEO.
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Top factors keeping dentists from treating more Medicaid patients
Reimbursement rates are the top reason behind dentists not treating more Medicaid patients, according to a report from the American Dental Association.
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Average tuition at 68 dental schools in the US
Attending dental school can cost up to about $454,076, according to new data from the American Dental Association.
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Child dental Medicaid reimbursement rates in 2024 vs. 2022
There are 14 states where Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursement as a percentage of average dentist charges for child dental services is at least 50% in 2024, up from 13 states in 2022.
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Fluoride debate reaches new heights: Timeline
The effects of water fluoridation have been heavily debated this year after new research questioned its impact on people's health.
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18 dental data breaches in 2024
Here are 18 data breaches in the dental industry that Becker's reported on in 2024:
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7 dental industry updates in Florida
Here are seven dental industry updates in Florida that have taken place since Oct. 23:
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4 dental education updates
Here are four updates to know on dental schools and education, as reported by Becker's since Nov. 8:
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Arizona dentist's license suspended for using pliers during surgery
An Arizona dentist's license has been suspended after he allegedly used household pliers to remove a patient's tooth, ABC 15 reported Nov. 25.
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ADA voices opposition against Florida surgeon general's fluoride stance
The American Dental Association has expressed its opposition to comments made on water fluoridation by Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, MD, PhD.
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Academy of General Dentistry installs Dr. Chethan Chetty as president
The Academy of General Dentistry has installed Chethan Chetty, DDS, as its next president.
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Tennessee dental office closes after car crash
A man was found dead of a gunshot wound inside of a car that crashed into Cane Ridge Dentist Nov. 24, The Tennessean reported.
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Dental therapy in 2024: 6 updates
Here are six dental therapy updates that Becker's has covered in 2024:
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7 dental offices closing, reopening
Here are four dental practice closures and three reopenings that have taken place since Sept. 3:
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6 dentists making headlines
Here are six dentists who have made headlines since Nov. 19:
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North Carolina residents protest dental clinic closure: 4 notes
Supporters of the St. Mary Health Center Medical and Dental Clinic in Wilmington, N.C., protested the clinic's closure Nov. 24, WECT reported.
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Florida surgeon general issues guidance against water fluoridation: 6 notes
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, MD, PhD, has recommended against community water fluoridation due to the potential neuropsychiatric risk associated with fluoride exposure.
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