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  1. 52 US dental schools ranked among best in the world
    The University of Michigan Ann Arbor is the best university in the world for dentistry and oral sciences, according to ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.
  2. ADA study eyes new ways to add dental benefits to Medicare
    A study published in The Journal of the American Dental Association put forward prospective plans for Medicare to add an adult dental benefit. 
  3. 10 best dental schools in the world in 2024
    The University of Michigan Ann Arbor is the best university in the world for dentistry and oral sciences, according to ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.
  1. 3 states disciplining dentists
    Here are four dentists who recently had actions taken against their licenses:
  2. 3 dentists making headlines
    An Illinois dentist who recently had his license suspended and two other dentists who have made headlines since Nov. 7:
  3. California dentist charged with sexual battery against patients
    A California dentist was recently arrested in connection to allegations of sexual battery during dental procedures.
  4. What dental hygienists want from practice owners next
    As hiring squeezes persist at dental practices nationwide, several factors beyond wages and benefits are emerging as top priorities for hygienists, reshaping what it takes to attract and retain these professionals in an already competitive field.

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  1. UB dental school gets $7.4M for new research facility
    The University at Buffalo (N.Y.) School of Dental Medicine received a $7.38 million grant to build a new microbiome research facility.
  2. Dentists are dropping payers: Here's why
    More than one-third of dentists have dropped out of at least one insurance network so far this year, according to the American Dental Association.
  3. University of Tennessee, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital partner on oral surgery residency
    The University of Tennessee and East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville are collaborating to launch a pediatric oral surgery residency.
  4. How dental AI is easing provider-payer relationships
    There can sometimes be friction between dental providers and payers, but dental AI company Overjet is aiming to help bridge the gap.

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  1. 5 dental deals totaling $300M+
    Here are five notable dental deals totaling about $334 million:
  2. Specialty Smile Partners appoints chief RCM officer
    Eau Claire, Wis.-based Specialty Smile Partners recently appointed Dan Smelter as chief RCM officer.
  3. Dental insurance market to reach $333B in 2032
    The global dental insurance market size is projected to hit $333.92 billion in 2032.
  4. How 4 dental companies performed financially in Q3
    Here is how four dental companies performed during the third quarter of 2024, according to financial reports.
  5. Dental365 opens 1st branded practice in Pennsylvania
    New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental265 has opened its first branded practice location in Pennsylvania.
  6. Heartland Dental's growth in 2024: 30+ moves
    Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental has had a busy year filled with practice milestones, industry partnerships and technology innovations. 
  7. Illinois dentist's license suspended for over sedation
    A dentist in Chicago has had his license suspended due to oversedation of a patient. 
  8. Dentsply Sirona reports $951 million in net sales for Q3: 4 notes
    Dentsply Sirona recorded $951 million in net sales during the third quarter of 2024.
  9. Study finds potential oral health therapies for mineralization disorders
    A study published in The Journal of the American Dental Association has identified new antibody and enzyme replacements that could improve the oral health of patients with mineralization disorders.

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