Today's Top 20 Stories
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Dental ASC chain to open 2 Wisconsin offices
Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers plans to open two offices in Milwaukee and Madison, Wis.
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5 things for dentists to consider when reopening after a natural disaster
The Association for Dental Safety created a resource guide for dentists to follow when reopening a practice after a natural disaster.
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DSO-affiliated dentists are more confident in economic conditions
Dentists who are affiliated with a DSO have higher confidence levels in the economic conditions of their dental practice, the dental industry and the U.S. overall, according to a poll from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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The top reasons dentists are dropping insurance networks
More than 26% of dentists have dropped out of some insurance networks since the start of 2024, according to a survey conducted by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Cost of a dental exam in the worst states for dental health
In Arkansas, the lowest-ranked state for dental health, the average cost of a dental exam is $205.
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Rate of amalgam restorations declines: 4 notes
The rate of amalgam restorations decreased from 21.8% in 2017 to 4.1% in 2023, according to a new study in the October issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.
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ADA adopts new continuing education standards: 6 notes
The American Dental Association recently adopted new standards for its continuing education recognition program.
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Dentists are seeking something different from DSOs. Here's why.
DSOs have begun to place more emphasis on doctor satisfaction as competition in the industry heats up and providers become more selective and critical of DSOs.
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Sonendo to buy Biolase assets for $14M: 6 things to know
Dental technology company Sonendo entered into an asset purchase agreement with Biolase to acquire its assets and subsidiaries, according to an Oct. 9 news release.
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Sonrava Health appoints president, COO
Coppell, Texas-based Sonrava Health has appointed Preet Takkar as its president and COO.
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U.S. Oral Surgery Management expands in 3 states
Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management recently added three partner practices in California, Alabama and Tennessee.
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Exeter Hospital's pediatric dental services unavailable despite agreement to pause cuts: 7 notes
Exeter Hospital has reportedly stopped offering pediatric dental services despite agreeing to postpone cuts for another six months, the Portsmouth Herald reported Oct. 4.
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Arizona dental practice opens 5th location
Palm Valley Pediatric Dentistry opened a practice in Chandler, Ariz., marking its fifth location.
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Arrow Dental partners with Dentistry.One to expand care
Dental care organization Arrow Dental selected Dentistry.One to provide emergency virtual dental care.
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Indiana dentist takes over practice after owner's retirement
Dennis Pitsilides, DDS, recently reopened a dental practice after the previous owner's retirement, inkfreenew.com reported Oct. 8.
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Liberty Dental Plan re-awarded Medi-Cal dental program contract
Liberty Dental Plan of California re-upped a dental managed care contract with the California Department of Health Care Services.
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ADA calls for improvement of interoperability standards: 5 notes for dentists
The American Dental Association has requested the improvement of interoperability standards to allow dentists to better report and code dental care, according to an Oct. 4 news release.
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Aspen Dental opens Connecticut practice
Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened a practice location in a newly constructed retail plaza in Mansfield, Conn., according to an Oct. 4 report by The Daily Campus.
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Pearl names VP of DSO sales
Dental artificial intelligence company Pearl has appointed McKenzie Fagan as vice president of DSO sales.
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PDS Health in the news: 4 key updates
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health has had a busy few weeks consisting of practice openings, awards and more.
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