Today's Top 20 Stories
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A rocky month for dental technology
The dental technology sector has had a difficult month as companies deal with a challenging business market, forcing some executives to make tough decisions to ensure stability and future success.
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Adult dental Medicaid reimbursement rates in 2024 vs. 2022
There are eight states where Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursement as a percentage of average dentist charges for adult dental services is at least 50% in 2024, up from seven states in 2022.
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Virginia dentist's license suspended for self-prescribing controlled drugs
The Virginia Board of Dentistry has suspended the dental license of Christina Mills, DDS, for prescribing controlled substances to herself and her children for non-therapeutic purposes.
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South Dakota dentist relocates practice
Rapid City, S.D.-based Wilson Park Dental has relocated its practice to a larger location.
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Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners expands into Texas
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners recently added its first Texas practice.
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Texas dental practice opens 2nd location
Fairbanks Dental Associates has expanded to two practice locations in Temple and Belton, Texas.
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Dentists warned of scam calls targeting their license: 5 things to know
The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs issued a warning to the public about phone scammers impersonating government officials to target dental professionals, according to a Nov. 20 news release from the agency.
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3Shape, Medit settle patent infringement case: 3 things to know
Intraoral scanner provider 3Shape and dental 3D scanner provider Medit settled U.S. patent infringement litigation, according to a Nov. 21 news release from 3Shape.
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Nevada adds regulations for dental therapists: 4 notes
The Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners recently adopted new regulations for dental therapists.
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California tackles dentistry issues: 4 new laws
California has passed several laws this year to improve workforce shortages, boost funding for dental initiatives and increase accessibility.
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Lawsuit filed against California dentist charged with sexual battery
A lawsuit has been filed against a California dentist who was arrested earlier this month and charged with sexual battery against patients, according to a Nov. 20 report by KSBW.
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New California law reforms certification requirements for orthodontic assistants: 3 notes
A new California law that removes barriers to becoming an orthodontic assistant was recently passed.
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Top 10 largest DSOs headed into 2025
The top 10 largest DSOs in the U.S. support more than 6,800 dental offices combined.
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Law firm launches investigation against Dentsply Sirona for securities fraud: 6 notes
Kaskela Law has launched an investigation against Dentsply Sirona for potential securities fraud on behalf of investors.
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Aspen Dental to open Virginia office
Chicago-based Aspen Dental plans to open an office in Woodbridge, Va., Prince William Living reported Nov. 19.
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2 DSOs entering Massachusetts in 2024
Here are two DSOs that expanded their networks into Massachusetts this year:
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Heartland Dental adds Florida practice
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently acquired Blue Spring Dental Care in Orange City, Fla.
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Pennsylvania building with dental office listed for sale ahead of dentist's retirement
A building housing a dental practice in Abington Township, Pa., has been listed for sale for $399,000, Glenside Local reported Nov. 19.
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Aria Care Partners promotes Dr. Erin Rake to chief medical officer of dentistry
Overland Park, Kan.-based Aria Care Partners named Erin Rake, DDS, as chief medical officer of dentistry.
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DentalMonitoring launches software update after FDA approval
Orthodontics artificial intelligence company DentalMonitoring has rolled out a software update following the company's De Novo approval from the FDA.
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