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  1. Class-action lawsuit filed against Dentsply Sirona: 4 notes
    Securities litigation firm Saxena White has filed a class-action lawsuit alleging securities fraud against Dentsply Sirona.
  2. Top 5 cheapest dental schools in the US
    The University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine is the cheapest dental school for residents in the U.S., according to new data from the American Dental Association.
  3. Top 5 most expensive dental schools in the US
    The University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry is the most expensive dental school for residents in the U.S., according to new data from the American Dental Association.
  1. 2 dental companies ranked among most loved workplaces: Newsweek
    Dental artificial intelligence company Overjet and Dallas-based dentistry provider Mint Dentistry were ranked among the most loved workplaces by Newsweek.
  2. Where the top 3 largest DSOs stand headed into 2025
    Heartland Dental, The Aspen Group and PDS Health are the largest DSOs in the U.S.
  3. Top reasons why adult Medicaid beneficiaries skip the dentist
    The lack of provider access is the top barrier keeping adult Medicaid beneficiaries from visiting the dentist more frequently, according to a report from the American Dental Association.
  4. U of Pittsburgh dental school opens oral surgery practice at UPMC
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has opened an oral and maxillofacial surgery and prosthodontics specialty practice.

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  1. Heartland Dental practice sold for $3.2M
    A Heartland Dental practice location in Katy, Texas, was sold for $3.2 million.
  2. 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. 
  3. 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.
  4. 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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  1. Former CareQuest CEO takes over at AARP
    AARP has named Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD, as its next CEO.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 18 dental data breaches in 2024
    Here are 18 data breaches in the dental industry that Becker's reported on in 2024:
  7. 7 dental industry updates in Florida
    Here are seven dental industry updates in Florida that have taken place since Oct. 23:
  8. 4 dental education updates
    Here are four updates to know on dental schools and education, as reported by Becker's since Nov. 8:
  9. 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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