Today's Top 20 Stories
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6 ways students are paying for dental school
More than 60% of dental students are using loans to fund their education, according to the American Dental Education Association's Trends in Dental Education report for the 2023-24 academic year.
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Iowa dental practice to open at former McDonald's location
A pediatric dental practice is planning to open in Marion, Iowa, at the site of a former McDonald's, according to an Oct. 29 report by Iowa News Now.
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The Smilist's growth in 2024: 3 key moves
Great Neck, N.Y.-based The Smilist gained a $285 million unitranche debt facility earlier this year to fuel its growth, helping the DSO to reach nearly 100 offices across the Northeast.
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Pennsylvania bill gives dental practices payment collection options: 4 notes
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill into law requiring insurance companies to provide dental practices with multiple payment options, according to an Oct. 28 news release.
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More adults taking oral health more seriously: Report
There are more adults in the U.S. in 2024 who are motivated to practice preventive oral healthcare compared to 2023, according to a report from Delta Dental.
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Pearl launches 1st AI-powered dental calibration tool
Dental artificial intelligence company Pearl has launched the industry's first AI-powered clinical calibration and training tool.
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The biggest hurdles to DSO growth
DSOs have experienced a challenging year filled with inflation, staffing shortages and more.
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Law firm investigating Henry Schein data breach: 5 things to know
The law firm of Federman & Sherman has launched an investigation into dental supplier Henry Schein concerning a data breach suffered by the company, according to an Oct. 24 news release.
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UAB opens oral surgery clinic
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has opened an oral surgery clinic in Inverness, Ala.
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Pediatric DSO receives $25M in financing: 4 things to know
A DSO focused on providing care to pediatric Medicaid patients has secured $25 million in financing to support future growth, according to an Oct. 29 news release.
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Utah college opens dental hygienist training center: 5 things to know
Orem-based Utah Valley University has opened a dental hygiene lab and community dental clinic, according to an Oct. 25 news release.
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Leading Edge Specialized Dentistry acquires Pennsylvania practice
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Leading Edge Oral Surgery has acquired Keith Silverstein Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Paoli, Pa.
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Specialty Smile Partners appoints VP of operations
Eau Claire, Wis.-based Specialty Smile Partners has hired Jared Ayes as its vice president of operations.
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GPS Dental adds 9 practices
Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental has added nine practices to its network.
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CareQuest invests in virtual oral care platform
Grin, a virtual care platform for digital oral health, has received an investment from CareQuest Innovation Partners.
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Vermont dental provider, CEO part ways
Staurt May, CEO of Morrisville, Vt.-based Lamoille Health Partners, has stepped down from his role at the community health center, according to an Oct. 25 report by VTDigger.
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Arkansas dental assistant arrested for Medicaid fraud
A dental assistant in Conway, Ark., was arrested and charged with one count of Medicaid fraud.
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Dentsply Sirona suspends sales, marketing of Byte aligners: 7 notes
Dentsply Sirona has voluntarily suspended the sale and marketing of its Byte clear aligners and impression kits as it conducts a review of regulatory requirements, the company said Oct. 24.
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Former dental CEO guilty of fraud skips sentencing hearing
Stephen Baird, former CEO of dental device company S-Ray, is wanted for failure to appear for sentencing.
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Harvard dental school to run deficit: 5 things to know
The Harvard School of Dental Medicine is expected to run a deficit this year, according to an Oct. 25 report by The Harvard Crimson.
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