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Pennsylvania oral surgeon gets $3.2M verdict after falling in operating room
John Alonge, DDS, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Erie, Pa., received a $3.2 million jury verdict after slipping and falling in an operating room at Saint Vincent Hospital, according to a Sept. 18 report by Erie Times-News.
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Florida dentist sues patients over negative online reviews
Peter Habashy, DDS, a dentist in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., is suing two patients after they posted negative reviews of his practice online, according to a Sept. 16 report by bocanewsnow.com.
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Oral Health for Children: The Role of Parents and Dental Professionals
Parents and dental professionals play a critical role in teaching children effective dental hygiene, which is essential to their overall health and well-being. With the new school year now underway across the country, parents, hygienists, and dentists can work together to ensure children have as few school absences as possible related to dental health issues.
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Dental school debt vs. medical school debt in 2023: 4 stats to know
The average dental school debt is $308,200, compared to $250,990 for medical graduates.
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2 new dental schools in 2023
There are 72 dental schools in the U.S. in 2023, up from 70 in 2022, according to the American Dental Association.
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Scam scheme targets healthcare professionals
Scammers are targeting healthcare professionals by impersonating sheriff's deputies in a phone scam.
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The ADA's 8 steps to selling a dental practice
The American Dental Association laid out eight steps that go into selling a dental practice.
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Former Texas dentist gets probation for dental surgery that left child with brain damage
A former Texas dentist who was convicted for a dental procedure that left a child with brain damage received a five-year probation sentence, The Houston Chronicle reported Sept. 14.
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State of dentistry in Connecticut: 11 things to know
Here are 11 things to know about dentistry in Connecticut:
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Connecticut dentist accused of Medicaid fraud rejects plea deal
A Connecticut dentist who is accused of more than $200,000 in Medicaid fraud, rejected a plea bargain offer, according to a Sept. 14 report by the New Haven Register.
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How costs are increasing at dental practices
Thirty-seven percent of dentists have seen up to a 10 percent increase in staff wages, according to recent data from the American Dental Association.
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12 megadeals shaping the dental industry in 2023
Here are 12 of the biggest deals, acquisitions and investments that occurred in the DSO, supply chain and dental technology spaces that Becker's has reported on so far in 2023:
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Former Texas dentist found guilty in dental surgery that left child with brain damage
A former Texas dentist was recently convicted of causing serious bodily injury to a child by omission after a procedure left a child with irreversible brain damage, the Houston Chronicle reported Sept. 13.
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6 dentistry updates in California in 1 month
Here are six updates on the dental industry in California that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 14:
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Indiana dental office ordered to pay $22K to former employee for retaliation, wrongful termination
A judge recently ordered an Indianapolis dental practice and a human resources manager to pay more than $22,000 in back wages and damages to a former employee.
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7 dentistry updates in New York over the past 60 days
Here are seven updates on the dental industry in New York that Becker's has reported on since July 11:
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Do dentists feel they have enough to do?
Nearly 22 percent of dentists said that their perceived workload left them "not busy enough" in 2022, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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State-by-state breakdown of 72 dental schools in the US
There are currently 72 dental schools in the U.S., according to the American Dental Association.
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Pennsylvania accuses dental group of scamming patients
Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry filed a lawsuit against a local dental group for allegedly scamming Medicare patients.
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New York City dental office damaged in fire
A New York City dental practice was recently damaged in a fire, ABC7NY reported Sept. 11.
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