Today's Top 20 Stories
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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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Wisconsin residents struggle to access dental care despite legislative advancements
Wisconsin residents continue to experience challenges with accessing dental care despite recent legislative changes the state has made to improve accessibility, The Cap Times reported Sept. 4.
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Align Technology appoints 3 leaders
Tempe, Ariz.-based Align Technology named leaders for its Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA regions, according to a Sept. 4 news release.
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3D orthodontics company secures $50M investment
LightForce Orthodontics, a developer of 3D printed dental brackets, received a commitment of $50 million from Trinity Capital.
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Ohio medical college receives CODA accreditation for dental school
Northeast Ohio Medical University in Cleveland earned initial accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation for its college of dentistry.
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Illinois passes law requiring insurers to cover major jaw injury treatments
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law that guarantees individuals with major jaw injuries access to essential medical treatment.
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4 dental fraud cases totaling $16.4M+
Here are four cases of fraud in the dental industry Becker's has reported on since Feb. 9:
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ProSmile expands into Midwest with latest acquisition
Toms River, N.J.-based DSO ProSmile recently expanded its network into the Midwest after acquiring Destiny Dental.
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California dental AI company earns FDA approval
Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Velmeni, a dental artificial intelligence company, received FDA 510(k) clearance for its dental AI program.
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Dental school debt vs. medical school debt: 4 stats to know
Here are four statistics to know about the cost and debt associated with dental and medical school in 2024:
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Dental Care Alliance names chief human resources officer
Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance appointed Claudia Saenz Amlie as its chief human resources officer.
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Colorado dentist facing child porn charges agrees to stop practicing
A Colorado dentist has agreed to temporarily stop practicing as he faces charges of attempted enticement of a minor and transportation of child pornography.
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7 DSO leadership changes in August
Here are seven DSOs and MSOs that appointed new executives last month:
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DSOs are getting value out of dental membership plans: Report
Three DSOs that are implementing dental membership plans have seen increased production, case acceptance and patient visits, according to research from dental software company Plan Forward.
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North Carolina DentalWorks office closes abruptly
Patients are working to obtain their dental records after a DentalWorks location in Winston-Salem, N.C., closed unexpectedly, the Greensboro News & Record reported Sept. 3.
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PDS Health adds 3 de novo dental practices
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health continued its 2024 expansion by adding three more dental practices in August, bringing its total to 31 new practices this year.
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10 dental technology updates from August
From an antitrust lawsuit settlement to new clear aligner standards, here are 10 dental technology updates that Becker's reported on during August:
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Former dentist who paid $8.5M for Medicaid fraud sentenced for violating probation
A former Potomac, Md., dentist was sentenced for violating the terms of his probation imposed in February.
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Law firm investigates New York dental practice following data breach
The law firm of Federman & Sherwood launched an investigation into a recent data breach at a New York dental practice.
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Imagen Dental Partners adds practices in Ohio, Florida
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners recently added partner practices in Ohio and Florida.
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