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  1. Pennsylvania dentists launch practice to expand care
    Two dentists recently opened a practice in Burnham, Pa., The Sentinel reported Sept. 7. 
  2. Carestream Dental raises $525M+ in new capital
    Dental technology company Carestream Dental recently secured a new investment to fuel future growth. 
  3. How 1 nonprofit clinic is tackling dental inaccessibility in Tennessee
    Interfaith Dental, a nonprofit organization in Tennessee, is making strides in expanding oral healthcare for older adults in the state through a recently launched program.
  1. Minnesota dental practice breaks ground on expanded office
    St. Paul, Minn.-based Saint City Dental is planning on moving into an expanded facility, REjournals.com reported Sept. 5.
  2. North Carolina dental group acquires former DentalWorks office
    Harlow Dental Group, a general dental practice based in Charlotte, N.C., recently acquired a former DentalWorks location in Charlotte, N.C.
  3. Percentage of solo dentists in every state
    Nearly half of all dentists in California work in practices with one location and one dentist, the highest percentage of any state, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
  4. ADA promotes VP of data strategy, governance
    The American Dental Association recently promoted Lata Garlapati to the role of vice president of data strategy and governance. 

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  1. 10 DSOs that added new practices in August
    Here are 10 DSOs and dental groups that expanded their networks with new practice affiliations, openings and acquisitions, as well as companies that added partner dentists and surgeons, as reported by Becker's in August.
  2. Heartland Dental expands with Nebraska practice
    Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental added a practice in Nebraska to its network.
  3. Why DSO expansion benefits from de novo practices
    When DSOs are looking to expand their network of dental practices, they typically have two main options: partnering with an existing dentist and practice, or constructing a de novo location. 
  4. Connecticut dentist pleads guilty to violating anti-kickback law
    A Connecticut dentist recently waived her right to be indicted and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the federal anti-kickback statute.

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  1. Dentsply Sirona launches cloud-powered intraoral scanner
    Dental technology Dentsply Sirona introduced Primescan 2, a wireless, cloud-native intraoral scanner.
  2. SGA Dental Partners acquires North Carolina practice
    Richmond Hill, Ga.-based SGA Dental Partners added a practice in North Carolina.
  3. Dental assistants per capita in all 50 states
    Utah has the highest number of dental assistants per capita out of any state at 180.94 assistants for every 100,000 residents.
  4. Average dental school debt drops to $305K
    The average amount of dental school debt has declined each year since 2021, dropping to $305,306 in 2023.
  5. California passes bill mandating disclosure of PE healthcare Investments: 7 notes for dental leaders
    The California legislature recently passed a bill requiring private equity groups and hedge funds to give written notice, and in certain cases obtain consent, before investing in the state's healthcare industry.  
  6. Medicaid disenrollment surpasses 25M: 11 notes for dentists
    About 25.1 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid as of Aug. 23, according to new data from KFF.
  7. Pennsylvania, Illinois pass dental insurance laws
    Pennsylvania and Illinois recently passed dental insurance benefit laws, according to a Sept. 4 news release from the American Dental Association.
  8. Dental pay vs. dental school debt in 2024
    Most dental professionals earn less per year than the average amount of education debt, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Education Data Initiative.
  9. State-by-state breakdown of 75 dental schools in the US
    There are currently 75 dental schools in the U.S., according to the American Dental Association.

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