Today's Top 20 Stories
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California man charged with practicing dentistry without a license
A California man was recently charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry, KRON reported Oct. 11.
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Medicaid disenrollment leads to jump in emergency room visits: 4 notes for dental leaders
The end of continuous Medicaid enrollment has led to an increase in the number of uninsured emergency room visits, according to new data released by Epic Research.
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Changes for California dental practices coming in 2025: 10 things to know
A number of new laws recently passed in California affecting the dental industry will go into effect Jan. 1, 2025, according to an Oct. 10 news release from the California Dental Association.
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36% of dentists have dropped insurers in the last year: Report
About 36% of dentists have dropped one or more networks in the past year, according to a new report from the American Dental Association.
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What owners have done at their practices in 2024
Owner dentists have been busy at their practices in 2024, adding new equipment, technology and staff members while also dropping out of some insurance networks, according to a survey from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Burnout pushes dentists to leave industry: 3 notes
Nearly 60% of dentists who reported "major" career stress are considering changing careers or retiring early, according to a new report from the American Dental Association.
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Northeast Ohio Medical University breaks ground on new dental school
Cleveland-based Northeast Ohio Medical University has begun construction on its Bitonte College of Dentistry.
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Ohio dentist opens practice to fill shortages
Lydia Ellerhorst, DDS, recently opened a dental practice in Mantua, Ohio, to help fill gaps in care, the Record-Courier reported Oct. 11.
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The next technology that could revolutionize dentistry
Although MRI machines are not new, their introduction to the dental industry can lead to big changes in patient care.
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How a fourth-generation dentist uses her family legacy to lead her practice
Ilona Casellini, DMD, comes from a family with more than 100 years of dentistry experience, which helps her to successfully lead her plos Angeles practice.
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Imagen Dental Partners continues adding in Oklahoma
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners added a dental practice in Jay, Okla., to its network.
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California ballot measure could increase Medi-Cal dental budget by 10%: 4 notes
The California Dental Association is urging dentists to vote "yes" on a ballot measure that could help increase funding for the Medi-Cal dental budget.
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States remove mental health questions from dental licensure applications: 8 notes
Several states have removed stigmatizing mental health questions from their dental licensure applications.
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Open Dental adds Bola voice AI to its software
Open Dental, a practice management software developer, partnered with Bola AI to integrate Bola's artificial intelligence voice program.
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Cost of a dental exam in the best states for dental health
In Connecticut, the highest-ranked state for dental health, the average cost of a dental exam is $194.
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Washington dental practice destroyed by fire opens new location
A dental practice in Lacey, Wash., transitioned to a new office location after its original practice was destroyed in a fire.
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Where DSOs stand on organic vs. inorganic growth
Organic and inorganic growth are the two main avenues for DSOs and dental groups to grow and expand, but which strategy is more effective is not always clear.
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Burnout, insurance and more: The top stressors facing dentists
More than 50% of dentists report feeling stress about insurance reimbursements and workforce shortages, according to a recent survey from the American Dental Association.
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DSOs' reputation problem
DSOs are being faced with the task of fighting notoriety as certain practices are scrutinized in the field.
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Planet DDS launches DSO operating system
Dental software company Planet DDS recently launched an operating system for DSOs.
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