Today's Top 20 Stories
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The Aspen Group takes dental education to new heights
The Aspen Group is celebrating its first completed year of TAG University, its educational arm aimed at providing clinical, business and leadership training to providers.
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New Hampshire hospital to cut pediatric dental services
Exeter (N.H.) Hospital plans to discontinue its pediatric dental services along with two other services, seacoastonline.com reported Sept. 16.
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3 updates on Pennsylvania's dental industry in 10 days
Here are three updates on dentistry in Pennsylvania, as reported by Becker's since Sept. 5:
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PDS Health donates $16.5M in dental care during annual service day
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health held its 14th annual Smile Generation Serve Day, donating more than $16.5 million in dental services.
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Dental AI updates in 6 weeks
Here are seven updates on the dental artificial intelligence space that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 1:
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Percentage of DSO-affiliated dentists has nearly doubled since 2015
The percentage of dentists who are affiliated with a DSO reached 13.8% in 2023, nearly doubling since 2015, according to the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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ADA pushes for states' right to regulate dental benefits under ERISA
The American Dental Association recently voiced its support for state regulation of dental benefits to a House of Representatives subcommittee.
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High Point University dental school welcomes inaugural class
The High Point (N.C.) University Workman School of Dental Medicine recently welcomed its first class of students.
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6 federal government, policy updates for dentists to know
Here are six federal updates Becker's has reported on since Aug. 16:
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7 dentists making headlines
A New Hampshire oral surgeon who closed his practice and six other dentists who have made headlines since Sept. 9:
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Average earnings of dental hygienists in the states with the most, least hygienists per capita
Dental hygienists have an average annual salary of $92,840 in New Hampshire, the state with the most hygienists per capita, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Cigna launches new payment option for out-of-pocket dental expenses
Cigna partnered with Paytient to provide health plan members with another payment option for out-of-pocket dental care.
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Illinois passes bill updating teledentistry
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law that redefines teledentistry in the state.
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U of Louisville dental schools earns reaccreditation
The University of Louisville School of Dentistry received six-year reaccreditation for seven dental programs from the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
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8 notable DSO moves to know
Here are eight notable DSO moves that have taken place since June:
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Guardian Dentistry Partners expands in New Jersey
Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners has added a New Jersey dental practice to its network.
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5 numbers making dental leaders optimistic
Here are five statistics Becker's has reported on in recent months that could lead to more opportunities and growth in the dental industry:
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Pennsylvania lawmakers push to restore Medicaid dental benefits
Lawmakers in Pennsylvania are continuing efforts to restore the state's adult Medicaid services after they were eliminated over a decade ago, Spotlight PA reported Sept. 13.
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ADA weighs in on CMS' proposed dental payment rules
The American Dental Association formally submitted comments to CMS on the proposed physician fee schedule for 2025.
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Dr. Bruce Smoler 1st in Midwest to complete 1,000 robotic dental implants
Bruce Smoler, DDS, recently completed his 1,000th robotic dental implant using the Neocis Yomi robot.
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