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Weave, DSN partner to increase dental practice efficiency and productivity
Weave and DSN Software have teamed up to combine their software platforms to help dental practices increase their efficiency and productivity.
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ADA applauds HPV vaccination bill
The American Dental Association recently sent a letter to lawmakers thanking them for introducing a bill to establish a national public awareness campaign on human papillomavirus vaccination.
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4 dental partnerships to know
Here are four collaborations taking place in the dental industry that have been launched since May 9:
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University of the Pacific begins construction on integrated medical-dental center
The University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif., started construction last month on its integrated medical-dental center.
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New York dental practice employee who stole more than $20K sentenced
A former employee at a dental practice in Geneva, N.Y., has been sentenced to six months in county jail after stealing more than $20,000 from the practice, according to a June 9 report by the Finger Lake Times.
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3 dental fraud cases totaling $2.9M+
Here are three dental fraud cases Becker's has reported so far in 2023, totaling more than $2.9 million in restitution:
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Pennsylvania dental office closes temporarily after fire
A Pennsylvania dental practice temporarily closed after a fire caused about $20,000 worth of damages, the Williamsport Sun-Gazette reported June 9.
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5 dental updates in California
Here are five updates that have taken place in the dental industry since May 17:
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Dental researchers discover bacteria involved in tooth decay
Researchers from the Philadelphia-based University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and the Chapel Hill-based University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry and Gillings School of Global Public Health recently discovered a bacterial species involved in tooth decay.
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American Dental Hygienists' Association CEO Ann Battrell dies
Ann Battrell, CEO of the American Dental Hygienists' Association since 2016, passed away June 7.
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4 universities creating, expanding their dental programs
Here are four schools that are planning to establish or add to their dental programs that Becker's has reported on since April 12:
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ADA among coalition to support Resident Education Deferred Interest Act
The American Dental Association is part of a 40-member coalition that is providing support for the Resident Education Deferred Interest Act.
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Newer dentists more confident in economic recovery than established dentists
Recent dental school graduates have more confidence in the economic recovery of their practices and the dental industry compared to more established dentists, according to a recent poll by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute.
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Dr. Martin Steed honored as James B. Edwards' first-ever endowed chair
In a ceremony attended by dental medicine faculty, staff, and guests from across South Carolina, Martin Steed, DDS, was appointed James B. Edwards Endowed Chair in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine.
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Florida Atlantic University to receive $30M for new dental school
Boca Raton-based Florida Atlantic University is set to get $30 million from the state to fund its new dental school, The Capitolist reported June 6.
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3 dental acquisitions in May
Here are three acquisitions that took place in the dental industry in May:
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Dental technician pleads guilty to theft from VA dental clinic
A New York man pleaded guilty to theft of government property after stealing precious metals and noble alloys while employed as a dental technician at a Veterans Affairs dental clinic.
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Abra Health acquires pediatric dental practice
Roseland, N.J.-based Abra Health, an dental and medical provider, acquired the office of pediatric dentist Eugene McGuire, DDS.
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Car crashes into Massachusetts dental office
Two people were injured after an SUV crashed into a Massachusetts dental practice, The Daily News reported June 6.
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Texas dentist sentenced to prison for COVID relief fraud
A Texas dentist was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for COVID-19 relief fraud.
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