Today's Top 20 Stories
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How The Aspen Group is adapting to evolving patient expectations
The Aspen Group is making significant investments to keep up with how patients' needs and expectations are transforming the dental industry.
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Former Oklahoma dental assistant accused of assaulting patient
A former dental assistant in Oklahoma was recently charged with sexually assaulting a patient during a dental surgery, the Stillwater News Press reported Aug. 26.
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Dentsply Sirona appoints new VP as part of restructuring efforts
Dentsply Sirona appointed Bruce Peatey as group vice president of its new Americas regional commercial organization.
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ADA releases 1st standard on clear aligners
The American Dental Association has made the first U.S. standard for orthodontic sequential aligners available for review.
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Texas dental school names inaugural director of pain therapeutics center
The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry appointed Kenneth Hargreaves, DDS, PhD, as inaugural director of the center for pain therapeutics and addiction research at the school.
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Root canal device gets FDA approval
Endodontics technology company Odne received FDA clearance for Odne Clean, an endodontic debridement device.
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The corporate stigma facing DSOs
One of the biggest challenges facing DSOs is overcoming the negative reputation that comes with being a large entity, according to Ash ElDifrawi, chief commercial and brand officer at The Aspen Group.
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Indiana woman accused of stealing from orthodontics company
The Indiana State Police arrested a woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from her employer, Batesville, Ind.-based Scheele Orthodontics, according to an Aug. 16 report by FOX 59.
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Colorado dentist indicted on tax evasion charges
A federal grand jury indicted a dentist in Fort Collins, Colo., with six counts of tax evasion for using an illegal tax shelter.
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6 dental industry updates in Oregon
Here are six dental industry updates in Oregon that Becker's has reported on since July 16:
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Facial pain center suffers data breach
The Facial Pain Center, an eight-office practice in Minnesota, recently suffered a data breach affecting more than 1,800 individuals.
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Wisconsin dental practice to combine locations at new facility
MAC Dental Centers is set to break ground on a new facility later in August, combining its two existing locations.
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Colorado college launches dental hygiene program, facility
Colorado Mountain College Vail Valley at Edwards launched a new dental hygiene program and opened a new facility for the program, according to an Aug. 22 report by Vail Daily.
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Former Marquette dentistry director dies
Richard Hagner, DDS, former clinical director at the Marquette University School of Dentistry, died at age 70, the school said Aug. 25.
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Patterson Dental integrates Bola voice AI
Patterson Dental partnered with Bola AI to add a voice artificial intelligence program within its practice management software.
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North Carolina dental clinic served with eviction notice
The St. Mary's Health Center Medical and Dental Clinic in Wilmington, N.C., was recently served with an eviction notice by the Basilica of St. Mary, WECT reported Aug. 25.
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Dr. Mark Wolff reappointed dean at Penn School of Dental Medicine
Mark Wolff, DDS, PhD, was reappointed dean at the Penn School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia through June 30, 2030.
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Dentists criticize Alabama dental board for overstepping its authority
Multiple dentists have spoken out against the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners, claiming that the board has acted outside of its authority on a number of occasions, according to an Aug. 25 report by Alabama Daily News.
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Noncompete ban struck down: What it means for dentists
A federal judge in Texas ruled against the Federal Trade Commission's April 2024 ban on noncompete clauses in employment contracts.
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American Academy of Pediatrics pushes back against NTP fluoride report: 6 notes
The American Academy of Pediatrics reiterated its support for the use of fluoride in caries prevention after the National Toxicology Program published a report linking higher levels of fluoride exposure with lower IQ in children.
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