Here are eight headlines on the dental industry in California, as reported by Becker's since Sept. 12:
1. 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.
2. Fresno (Calif.) City College is offering a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene for the first time.
3. Some cities and counties in California are requiring healthcare workers, including individuals who work at dental practices, to receive their flu vaccination.
4. Delta Dental of California partnered with teledentistry.com to expand its virtual dental care services.
5. The California Department of Health Care Services selected Health Net Community Solutions to provide managed dental healthcare services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries in Los Angeles and Sacramento counties.
6. The California legislature passed Senate Bill 1453 to expand licensure pathways for dental assistants and update the scope of practice for dental assistants.
7. A new report shows California has made little progress on improving oral health outcomes for children under the state's Medi-Cal program.
8. Dallas-based Beacon Oral Specialists hit 100 offices after partnering with two practices in California and Florida.