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6 dentists opening new practices
Here are six dentists who have opened or started plans to open offices across the U.S. since March:
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6 updates on dentistry in California over 1 month
From a data breach to a lawsuit appeal, here are six updates on the California dental industry that Becker's has reported on since June 12:
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Why dental practices are closing in 2024
Becker's has reported on more than a dozen practice closures so far in 2024, several of which have been the result of financial constraints facing owners.
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Why 1 Minnesota dentist continues to practice after retirement
Richard Dresser, DDS, has continued to help improve patients' dental health despite retiring last year, the Owatonna People's Press reported July 17.
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New Jersey oral surgery practice hit with data breach
New Jersey Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery was recently hit with a data breach involving patient information.
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Pennsylvania woman accused of stealing $35K from dental office
An employee was accused of stealing nearly $35,000 from a dental office in Gettysburg, Pa., CBS affiliate WHP reported July 18.
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Truck crashes into Alabama dental practice
A truck crashed into a dental practice in Albertville, Ala., causing damages to the building, according to a July 17 report by Sand Mountain Reporter.
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Laurel Health to take over dental practice following dentist's retirement
Mansfield, Pa.-based Laurel Health Centers is set to take over a dental practice in Pennsylvania after David Redding, DDS, retires from practicing, according to a July 17 report by The Daily Review.
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Virginia dental office burglarized
The Fairfax County Police Department is investigating a burglary that took place at a dental office in Annandale, Va.
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12-location Wisconsin dental group experiences data security event
Madison, Wis.-based First Choice Dental provided a notice of a data ransomware attack on its network.
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Oregon dentist building new $10M practice
A dentist in Salem, Ore., is set to break ground on a new practice at the location of a former restaurant, according to a July 15 report by Salem Reporter.
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Minnesota dentist steps in to help patients abandoned by clinic closure
A dentist in Minnesota is providing care to patients after the closing of their dental clinic left them stranded, according to a July 15 report by ABC affiliate KSTP.
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Iowa dentist with 30 complaints has license revoked
The Iowa Dental Board revoked the dental license of Phelan Thomas, DDS, a dentist in West Des Moines, Iowa, on three counts, including improper contact with a patient or coworker and unprofessional conduct.
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ADA opposes bill to restructure the NIH
Proposed provisions in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that would reorganize the National Institutes of Health has received pushback from the American Dental Association.
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Florida dental lab fined for installing a dental chair
A dental laboratory in Florida was fined for having a dental chair installed on its premises.
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Oral surgery execs take action amid growing cybersecurity threats
Oral surgery leaders are paying close attention to emerging cybersecurity threats in the wake of an industry warning from the FBI.
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Tennessee dental practice hacked
Oak Ridge, Tenn.-based Core Dental Health's system was recently hacked, potentially exposing patient information.
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Tennessee dentist closes practice, files for bankruptcy
Former patients of a dental practice in Memphis, Tenn., are searching for answers after the office was shut down and the dentist filed for bankruptcy, according to a July 10 report by WREG Memphis.
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Illinois dental group opens 10th practice
Sonrisa Family Dental opened a location in Chicago, its 10th practice.
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The biggest challenges facing dental practices
The majority of dentists see workforce challenges, insurance reimbursements and increasing expenses as the biggest challenges facing their practices, according to a report from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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