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10 best, worst cities to start your dental career
Atlanta is the best city to start a career while New York City is the worst, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
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Bill to expand dental therapy signed by Washington governor
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill to allow dental therapists to provide care in federally qualified health centers.
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Massachusetts dentist sentenced to 2 years in prison for embezzlement, fraud
A Massachusetts dentist was sentenced to two years in prison for embezzling more than $1.2 million from his employer and fraudulently obtaining government benefits in his employer’s name.
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Man steals dental license from North Carolina practice
A man recently stole a dental license hanging on a wall at a North Carolina dental practice, NBC affiliate WCNC reported May 12.
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The best US dental schools, per ChatGPT
ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence-powered platform created by research laboratory OpenAI, has gained popularity in the healthcare industry for certain tasks.
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New Hampshire oral surgeon opens private practice
A New Hampshire oral surgeon recently opened a practice in Bedford, N.H.
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Pediatric dental practice opens 3 offices in New Jersey
Dentistry for Children, a pediatric dental practice, opened three new office locations in New Jersey.
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Illinois dental office to pay $300K settlement over alleged False Claim Act violations
An Illinois dental office agreed to pay approximately $300,000 to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act.
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Washington oral surgeon's license, general anesthesia permit suspended over alleged unsafe practices
The Washington State Department of Health's Dental Quality Assurance Commission suspended the license and general anesthesia permit of an oral surgeon over allegations of unsafe practices and disregard for patient safety.
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Dental hygiene in the news: 7 updates
Here are seven dental hygiene updates that have taken place since March 17:
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Connecting the Dots Between Intraoral Scanning and 3D Printing
3D printing technology has completely taken the dental industry by storm. From printing surgical guides to producing night guards, crowns, clear aligners, hybrid dentures, and smile design, 3D printing’s applications are rapidly expanding.
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Female oral, maxillofacial surgeons earn nearly 23% less than men in the field
Female oral and maxillofacial surgeons earn 22.8 percent less than men in the field, making it the specialty with the largest gender wage gap, according to Physicians Thrive's "2023 Physician Compensation Report."
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5 statistics on the state of America's oral health
The majority of Americans see the connection between oral and overall health, according to the Delta Dental Plans Association "2023 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report."
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2 Minnesota orthodontists partner to launch new practice
Jennifer Eisenhuth, DDS, and Abby Syverson, DMD, have teamed up to launch their new practice, Lakeside Orthodontics.
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9 dental schools that received $5M in research funding
Nine U.S. dental schools received at least $5 million in research funding from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research in 2022, according to the institute.
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Washington dental practice moves into upgraded clinic after 30 years
Kirkland (Wash.) Family Dentistry has moved into a new location after more than 30 years.
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Texas woman arrested for practicing without a dental license
A woman in Texas was arrested for practicing dentistry without a license, according to a May 5 report by Laredo Morning Times.
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Texas dentist opens 2nd practice after 26 years
Brent Stephens, DDS, opened Panola Dental, his second office, in Carthage, Texas, according to a May 5 report by The Panola Watchman.
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3 states approving dental, dental hygienist license portability legislation
Washington, Tennessee and Iowa have all passed the Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact, a policy supporting license portability for dentists and dental hygienists.
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Uncertainty continues around when a New York dental clinic will close
Lake Placid, N.Y.-based Adirondack Health Dental Care is still unsure as to when the clinic will close, according to a May 4 report by Adirondack Daily Enterprise.
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