Today's Top 20 Stories
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Oral Surgery Partners appoints new CEO
Sohail Malad joined St. Louis-based Oral Surgery Partners as its new CEO Aug. 12.
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Dentsply Sirona CFO resigns
Dentsply Sirona Executive Vice President and CFO Glenn Coleman will step down from his role Nov. 7 after nearly two years with the company.
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What 2 DSO giants will prioritize to finish 2024 strong
Heartland Dental and PDS Health have positioned themselves to finish 2024 on a high note through technological advancements, organic and inorganic growth and improvements in patient care.
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The importance of clinical audits in dentistry: Dr. Barry Lyon
Clinical audits can play a critical role in ensuring the success of a dental practice, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
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'The best is yet to come': Dental365 celebrates 10-year milestone
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 is determined to build on its commitment of advancing dentistry in the future as the company celebrates its 10-year anniversary.
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AAOMS releases new guidance for TMJ disorders
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons created new guidance for evaluating, diagnosing and treating patients with temporomandibular joint disorders and intra-articular pain and dysfunction.
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6 updates on Georgia's dental industry in 50 days
Here are six updates on dentistry in Georgia, as reported by Becker's since July 2:
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Kentucky dentist arrested in murder case allowed to continue managing practice
A Kentucky dentist arrested in connection with a murder that took place in 2023 will be able to continue managing his dental practice, CBS affiliate WYMT reported Aug. 19.
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ADA report presses Congress on dental Medicaid reform
The American Dental Association is urging Congress to create policies that make it easier for Medicaid patients to receive oral health services and dentists to enroll in Medicaid.
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Aspen Dental to open Nevada practice in former restaurant
Chicago-based Aspen Dental is planning to open a practice location in Carson City, Nev., at the site of a former restaurant, according to an Aug. 18 report by Nevada Appeal.
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DSO affiliation across 8 dental specialties
Fourteen percent of all dentists in the U.S. are affiliated with a DSO, and orthodontists have the highest affiliation percentage among specialty dentists.
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Maryland dental school launches AI research division
The University of Maryland School of Dentistry created a division of artificial intelligence research, led by Ahmed Sultan, DDS, PhD, and Jeffery Price, DDS.
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Indiana dental practice suffers data security incident
Kinsler Family Dentistry in Frankfort, Ind., experienced a data security incident affecting 5,500 individuals.
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180+ groups urge Congress to back continuous Medicaid coverage: 7 notes for dental leaders
Nearly 190 organizations signed a letter urging legislators to pass the Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act.
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The issues keeping dentists away from Medicaid, Medicare
Reimbursement issues and processes could be keeping some dentists from joining the programs as providers, according to Hollie Stevenson, the vice president of affiliate and government relations at Dental Lifeline Network.
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2 Vermont dental practices to merge
Ludlow (Vt.) Dental Center is closing and relocating to Chester, Vt.
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California dentist adds Yomi robot
A San Jose, Calif., dental practice has added Neocis' Yomi dental implant robot, according to an Aug. 15 report from KRON.
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Number of professional shortage areas in the best states for dental health
Connecticut, the highest-ranked state for dental health, has 40 dental professional shortage areas.
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15 dental school updates in 1 month
Here are 15 recent dental school updates, including new programs and funding, that Becker's has reported on since July 12.
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5 DSOs entering new states
Here are five DSOs that have recently expanded their networks into new states:
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