Today's Top 20 Stories
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Minnesota dental practice celebrates 50 years of service
A dental practice in Lakeville, Minn., has reached the milestone of 50 years of service, according to an Aug. 28 report by Sun This Week.
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Colorado dental practice closes after 2-year search for a buyer fails
Ridgewood (Colo.) Family Dentistry is closing due to staffing challenges and being unable to find a buyer, according to an Aug. 18 report by Ouray County Plaindealer.
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10 orthodontics updates to know
From new practice openings to clinical treatment news, here are 10 orthodontics updates that Becker's has reported on since July 2:
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7 oral surgery updates to know
From leadership changes to new MSO affiliations, here are seven oral surgery-related updates that have taken place since July 29:
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Dentists per capita in all 50 states and DC
The District of Columbia has the highest number of general dentists per capita at 66.95 dentists for every 100,000 residents. Hawaii is the state with the highest per-capita count at 51.72.
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What dental leaders told us in August
This month, several dental industry leaders spoke with Becker's about how DSO consolidation will evolve, opportunities to advance oral healthcare under the next White House administration and how millennials and Gen Zers are changing dentistry.
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Dentistry's biggest concerns: Industry leaders speak out
The current gap in the dental workforce, the large amount of student debt dental school graduates have and the reduced access to dental care are three of the biggest concerns that leaders in dentistry have about the industry.
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What dental leaders want from the next White House administration
Several dental industry leaders want the next White House administration to invest more in public oral health education initiatives and expand medical and dental benefits for patients.
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Dental Care Alliance welcomes new chief clinical officer
Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance recently appointed Eric Tobler, DMD, as chief clinical officer.
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75% of dentists work in single-location dental practices
Three-quarters of all dentists in the U.S. work in a dental practice that only has one location, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Patterson Dental net sales drop 3%
Patterson Dental recorded net sales totaling $550.4 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2025, according to an Aug. 28 news release.
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Orthodontic company upgrades its clear aligner system
Franklin, Ind.-based G&H Orthodontics released updates to its Tune clear aligner system, giving orthodontists more control over treatment plans.
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Connecticut dentists pay $1.7M to settle False Claims Act allegations
Two Connecticut dentists agreed to pay $1.7 million to resolve allegations that they violated the federal and state False Claims Acts.
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ADA emphasizes support for water fluoridation following NTP report
The American Dental Association reiterated its support for water fluoridation following a new report from the National Toxicology Program linking higher fluoride exposure to lower IQs in children.
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1 dental industry trend that needs to be reversed
Misinformation about dental care and treatments has increased in the industry, leading to negative repercussions for patients and providers, according to one DSO exec.
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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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