Today's Top 20 Stories
  1. Georgia shopping center with Heartland Dental sells for $25M
    A San Diego-based investor purchased a shopping center in Dacula, Ga., that includes a Heartland Dental location for $25 million, according to a Nov. 15 report by Shopping Center Business.
  2. Smile Generation raises $800K to support special needs dentistry program
    Smile Generation recently raised a record-breaking $800,000 to support the Pacific Dental Services Foundation’s special needs dentistry program. 
  3. ADA weighs in on proposed ACA regulations: 5 notes for dentists
    The American Dental Association submitted comments on the proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026, according to a Nov. 15 news release from the ADA. 
  1. New York governor signs bill expanding pediatric fluoride access: 3 things to know
    New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to expand access to fluoride treatments for pediatric dental patients, according to a Nov. 16 news release from the governor's office.
  2. 3rd law firm launches investigation against Dentsply Sirona: 3 notes
    A third law firm has launched an investigation into Dentsply Sirona for potential violations of federal securities laws on behalf of Dentsply Sirona investors.
  3. 13 dental industry updates in California
    Here are 13 dental industry updates in California that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 5: 
  4. Tend to open Virginia dental practice
    Nashville, Tenn.-based Tend plans to open its second dental office in Arlington, Va., arlnow.com reported Nov. 15. 

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  1. 3 dentists earn reelection to Congress
    Three dentists who are supported by the American Dental Political Action Committee were reelected to Congress. 
  2. California minimum wage to increase: 4 notes for dentists
    The minimum wage in California is set to increase Jan. 1, impacting dental practices, according to a Nov. 14 news release from the California Dental Association. 
  3. Dr. Leroy Venn opens 4th orthodontics practice
    Smile Studio Orthodontics, led by Leroy Venn, DDS, opened a practice in Carrollton, Ga.
  4. 3 Alaska dentists plead no contest in fraud case
    Three Alaska dentists pleaded no contest to one misdemeanor count of medical assistance fraud, Alaska Public Radio reported Nov. 14.  

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  1. 5 updates on specialty DSOs
    Here are five updates to know on five specialty DSOs that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 24:
  2. Florida retail building with PDS Health practice sold for $3.4M
    A retail property in Orlando, Fla., that includes a PDS Health practice was recently sold for $3.4 million, rebusinessonline.com reported Nov. 14. 
  3. Texas woman arrested for unlicensed dentistry
    A Texas woman is accused of practicing dentistry without a license, according to a Nov. 14 report by Click2Houston.
  4. 7 things to know about the best dental school in the world
    The University of Michigan School of Dentistry in Ann Arbor was recently ranked as the best dental school in the world by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.
  5. How dental care is evolving in the worst states for dental health
    Arkansas, Louisiana and West Virginia were recently ranked among the worst states for dental health in the U.S.
  6. Pediatric dental practice opens California location
    Sacramento, Calif.-based Children's Choice Dental Care has opened a practice in Bakersfield, Calif., according to a Nov. 13 report by Bakersfield.com.
  7. Solventum launches 3D printed clear aligner attachments
    Solventum, formerly known as 3M Health Care, introduced 3M Clarity Precision Grip Attachments for clear aligners.
  8. Washington dental board suspends license of Hawaii dentist
    The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission indefinitely suspended the license of Karen Sheppard, DDS, a dentist in Hawaii.
  9. More females graduated dental school than males in 2023: 7 things to know
    There were more female graduates from dental schools compared to male graduates in 2023, according to data from the American Dental Association.

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