Today's Top 20 Stories
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Dental groups pitch 2025 funding amounts for oral health programs: 6 notes
A coalition of dental organizations sent a letter to Congress outlining priorities for fiscal year 2025 appropriations towards dental care and oral health programs, according to an Oct. 1 news release from the ADA.
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Dental Care Alliance appoints 2 leaders for hygiene, field operations
Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance recently appointed two leaders to oversee its hygiene and field operations.
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Former Dental Care Alliance president joins VSP Vision
Former Dental Care Alliance president Jeff Koziel has joined VSP Vision as chief network officer.
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7 dental industry updates in Ohio
From new dental clinics to DSO affiliations, here are seven dentistry updates that have taken place in Ohio since Aug. 7:
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Court approves shareholder litigation settlement involving Align: 5 things to know
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted preliminary approval of a settlement to resolve shareholder derivative litigation involving Tempe, Ariz.-based Align Technology, according to an Oct. 1 news release.
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Biolase files for bankruptcy, plans sale to Sonendo: 6 notes
Dental laser manufacturer Biolase has initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
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Ohio State opens dental clinic: 5 notes
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center opened a dental clinic in Columbus, Ohio, according to an Oct. 1 news release.
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3D anatomical software gets FDA nod: 4 things to know
Dental artificial intelligence company Relu received 501(k) FDA clearance, allowing for the commercial distribution for the Relu Creator, according to an Oct. 1 news release.
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The top dental technology updates from September
From dental companies receiving investments to FDA approvals, here are nine dental technology updates that Becker's reported on in September:
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Heartland Dental gives out $2.3M in care during free dentistry day
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental provided more than $2.3 million in dental services during its fourth annual companywide free dentistry day.
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Dentulu launches sleep apnea treatment program
Teledentistry platform Dentulu has launched a program to increase access to sleep apnea treatment.
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Dental Medicaid reimbursement increase goes into effect in Florida: 4 notes
The "Live Healthy" legislative package in Florida went into effect Oct. 1, which allocates more than $30 million to raise Medicaid reimbursements for dentists, according to an Oct. 1 news release.
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Wisconsin college system gets funding boost to expand dental credentialing: 4 notes
The Wisconsin Technical College System recently got a funding boost that will help it increase the number of dental credentials it gives out each year, Wisconsin Public Radio reported Oct. 1.
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3 states with the most DSO activity in Q3
California, Florida and New Jersey saw the most DSO activity during the third quarter of 2024.
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Inspire Orthodontics opens in New York City
Inspire Orthodontics recently opened in New York City.
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PDS Health adds 4 de novo locations
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health opened four de novo offices in September.
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Tennessee dentist, former governor dies at 97
Winfield Dunn, DDS, a former dentist who became governor of Tennessee, died Sept. 28 at the age of 97.
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Pennsylvania group rallies for Medicaid dental benefits: 6 things to know
Put People First! PA recently held a rally calling on legislators to restore adult dental benefits under Medicaid, WHTM reported Sept. 30.
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The Smilist acquires 6-location group practice
Great Neck, N.Y.-based The Smilist recently acquired a group practice in New Jersey.
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Indiana man charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry for 2nd time
An Indiana man has been charged a second time with practicing dentistry without a license, wishtv.com reported Sept. 30.
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