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  1. 5 dental industry updates in Texas
    Here are five dentistry updates Becker's has reported on since Sept. 9:
  2. 5 fast facts about the nation's 75 dental schools
    There are currently 75 dental schools in the U.S, up from 72 in 2023.
  3. ADA releases proposal on AI algorithms in dentistry: 4 notes
    The American Dental Association has proposed a standards document covering artificial intelligence in dentistry. 
  1. California governor vetoes bill requiring PE investment disclosures: 6 notes for dentistry
    California Gov. Gavin Newsome vetoed a bill that would have required private equity firms and hedge funds to give written notice before investing in the state's healthcare industry, including dentistry, according to a Sept. 28 news release from the governor's office.
  2. 7 dental Medicaid updates in 3 weeks
    Here are seven updates on Medicaid in dentistry that Becker's has reported on since Sept. 13:
  3. Dental implant practice to open New York location
    Hybridge Implants & Smile Restoration is set to open its second flagship center.
  4. What dental leaders told us in September
    This month, several dental industry leaders spoke with Becker's about their strategies for growth, the presidential election and the biggest challenges facing DSOs.

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  1. Dental groups pitch 2025 funding amounts for oral health programs: 6 notes
    A coalition of dental organizations sent a letter to Congress outlining priorities for fiscal year 2025 appropriations towards dental care and oral health programs, according to an Oct. 1 news release from the ADA. 
  2. Dental Care Alliance appoints 2 leaders for hygiene, field operations
    Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance recently appointed two leaders to oversee its hygiene and field operations. 
  3. Former Dental Care Alliance president joins VSP Vision
    Former Dental Care Alliance president Jeff Koziel has joined VSP Vision as chief network officer. 
  4. 7 dental industry updates in Ohio
    From new dental clinics to DSO affiliations, here are seven dentistry updates that have taken place in Ohio since Aug. 7: 

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  1. Court approves shareholder litigation settlement involving Align: 5 things to know
    The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted preliminary approval of a settlement to resolve shareholder derivative litigation involving Tempe, Ariz.-based Align Technology, according to an Oct. 1 news release.
  2. Biolase files for bankruptcy, plans sale to Sonendo: 6 notes
    Dental laser manufacturer Biolase has initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. 
  3. Ohio State opens dental clinic: 5 notes
    The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center opened a dental clinic in Columbus, Ohio, according to an Oct. 1 news release.
  4. 3D anatomical software gets FDA nod: 4 things to know
    Dental artificial intelligence company Relu received 501(k) FDA clearance, allowing for the commercial distribution for the Relu Creator, according to an Oct. 1 news release.
  5. The top dental technology updates from September
    From dental companies receiving investments to FDA approvals, here are nine dental technology updates that Becker's reported on in September:
  6. Heartland Dental gives out $2.3M in care during free dentistry day
    Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental provided more than $2.3 million in dental services during its fourth annual companywide free dentistry day.
  7. Dentulu launches sleep apnea treatment program
    Teledentistry platform Dentulu has launched a program to increase access to sleep apnea treatment. 
  8. Dental Medicaid reimbursement increase goes into effect in Florida: 4 notes
    The "Live Healthy" legislative package in Florida went into effect Oct. 1, which allocates more than $30 million to raise Medicaid reimbursements for dentists, according to an Oct. 1 news release. 
  9. Wisconsin college system gets funding boost to expand dental credentialing: 4 notes
    The Wisconsin Technical College System recently got a funding boost that will help it increase the number of dental credentials it gives out each year, Wisconsin Public Radio reported Oct. 1.  

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