Today's Top 20 Stories
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Envista's net income falls $13M in Q3: 5 notes
Dental supply company Envista reported $8.2 million in net income during the third quarter of 2024, according to an Oct. 30 news release.
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TriCare dental program premiums to decrease
The TriCare Dental Program is decreasing its premium costs for dental coverage, effective Nov. 1.
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Vermont dental board to update standards: 7 things to know
The Vermont Board of Dental Examiners proposed a new set of administrative rules for dental professionals in the state.
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Orthodontists urged to share clinical stories about mail-order orthodontics: 4 notes
The American Association of Orthodontists is asking its members to sign a letter to the FDA highlighting the risks and harms related to direct-to-consumer clear aligners.
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Montana struggles with dental hygienist shortage: 4 notes
Montana is working to keep up with the demand in dental care while facing a dental hygienist shortage, KRTV reported Oct. 30.
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10 things to know about DSO consolidation in 2024
The DSO sector has experienced big shifts this year, including new competitors, growth challenges and changes in demographics.
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Good news, bad news for dental technology
The dental technology sector has had a notable year of innovations and challenges.
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Overjet named best invention of 2024
Dental artificial intelligence company Overjet was recently included on Time Magazine's Best Inventions of 2024 list.
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Bill introduced to stabilize Medicare payments: 3 notes for dentists
House Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, has introduced a bill that would stabilize pay under Medicare for 2025.
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ADA celebrates dental data exchange milestone
The American Dental Association and other dental technology developers have successfully exchanged a full patient record from one system to another using a dental health information exchange program.
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Washington dental practice to open 5th location
A pediatric dental practice is opening a location in Moses Lake, Wash., according to an Oct. 29 report by Source ONE News.
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ADA to launch new dental product standards: 7 things to know
The American Dental Association and the ADA Forsyth Institute have introduced the ADA Forsyth Professional Dental Products Certified Program, a new set of standards for professional-grade dental products, according to an Oct. 30 news release.
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DentaQuest awarded dental Medicaid care contract in California
Dental benefits provider DentaQuest has received dental managed care contracts from the California Department of Health Care Services.
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Aspen Dental, Philips launch multi-year partnership
Chicago-based Aspen Dental and Royal Philips have partnered to bring Philips Sonicare products to Aspen Dental's network of practices.
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Iowa dentist's license restricted following patient death
A dentist in Iowa has had his moderate sedation permit restricted after a patient died under his care.
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Dental staffing company raises $5M in additional funding
Phoenix-based Toothio, a dental staffing marketplace, has received an additional $5 million in financing.
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Smile Doctors' Q3 recap: 3 things to know
Dallas-based Smile Doctors, the largest orthodontics-focused DSO in the U.S., shared a recap of its third quarter growth.
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Smile Partners appoints new CEO
Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA has appointed Dave Gaspar as CEO.
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4 state bills changing dentistry
Here are four bills affecting dental care:
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4 DSOs reaching 100 offices
Several DSOs have hit major milestones this year as they've expanded their networks to 100-plus dental offices.
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