Today's Top 20 Stories
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Reports link dental health and chronic disease outcomes
Vindhya Data Science has published new research reports centered around the associations between dental and oral health services and autoimmune disease, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
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Specialized Dental Partners' growth in 2024: 16 moves
Specialized Dental Partners has expanded its network this year to support more than 200 offices in more than 35 states.
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Is dentistry inflation-proof?
While the dental industry has long been celebrated for its recession-proof stability, inflation has tested the resiliency of dental offices nationwide.
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Ohio dental practice relocates
Wagstaff Family Dental has opened its newly relocated practice in Wilmington, Ohio, according to a Nov. 18 report by The News Journal.
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42 North Dental partners with dental AI company: 5 things to know
Waltham, Mass.-based 42 North Dental has partnered with AI company IntelePeer, according to a Nov. 19 news release.
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3D printing company opens dental veneer lab: 5 things to know
Boston Micro Fabrication opened the UltraThinner Lab at its headquarters in Maynard, Mass., according to a Nov. 19 news release from the company.
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How social media is fueling unlicensed dentistry
The rising number of cases in unlicensed dentistry is a top concern for this practice owner, as the lack of education is harming patients.
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WVU gets $12.6M for dental school expansion
Morgantown-based West Virginia University School of Dentistry has received $12.6 million for an expansion and renovation project.
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Dental assistants per capita in the best, worst states for dental health
There are 102.5 dental assistants for every 100,000 residents in Connecticut, the best-ranked state for dental health.
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Anti-fluoride stance could boost demand for dental hygiene under Trump: 8 notes
The dental industry may see increased demand for hygiene products and dentist visits if the Trump administration follows through on a proposed move to end water fluoridation, CNBC reported Nov. 18.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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4 dental leadership moves
Here are four dental leadership moves that have taken place since Nov. 4:
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20 dentists making headlines
Three dentists who were reelected to Congress and 17 other dentists who have made headlines since Nov. 13:
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13 dental industry updates in California
Here are 13 dental industry updates in California that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 5:
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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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3 dentists earn reelection to Congress
Three dentists who are supported by the American Dental Political Action Committee were reelected to Congress.
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