Today's Top 20 Stories
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The incentive 1 DSO is offering to tackle workforce shortages
Atlanta-based Benevis is focusing on recruiting dental students and supporting dentists with mentorship to help recruit dentists to underserved areas.
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ADA updates ethics code to address social media concerns
The American Dental Association has added to its code of ethics and conduct to address concerns with social media and influencers.
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Dentist pay in 2025's best states for dental health
General dentists have an average annual salary of $165,760 in Illinois, the best-ranked state for dental health in 2025.
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How potential Medicaid cuts would impact dentistry: DSO exec
Any cuts to Medicaid funding could lead to worsening health issues and more accessibility challenges, one DSO executive is warning.
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National Coalition of Dentists for Health Equity director to step down
David Maywhoor, the director of the National Coalition of Dentists for Health Equity, will step down from his role March 31.
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Dr. Jae Hyun Park named editor-in-chief of American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Jae Hyun Park, DMD, PhD, was selected to be the next editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and AJO-DO Clinical Companion, effective June 1.
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Coalition pushes back against Kentucky bill to make water fluoridation optional
A coalition of Kentucky health organizations are opposing a bill that would remove the state's water fluoridation mandate, according to a Feb. 23 report from Northern Kentucky Tribune.
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ADA calls on CMS to improve dental Medicaid benefits: 5 things to know
The American Dental Association is urging CMS to strengthen dental Medicare Advantage protections, including increased oversight of supplemental dental benefits, according to a Feb. 21 news release from the ADA.
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7 states introduce legislation to join AADB dental compact
Seven states have recently introduced legislation to join the Instate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact created by the American Association of Dental Boards.
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Utah legislature passes bill banning water fluoridation
The Utah legislature passed a bill to prohibit water fluoridation in the state's public drinking water systems, Deseret News reported Feb. 21.
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Medicaid cuts could lead to 'devastating consequences,' 1 dentist says
Possible cuts to the federal Medicaid budget could lead to increased dental care accessibility issues and severe dental health conditions for vulnerable populations, according to Geith Kallas, DDS.
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What four DSOs accomplished in 2024
Here is a recap of how some of the largest DSOs and dental groups in the U.S. grew and expanded in 2024, as reported by Becker's since the start of 2025.
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14 dentists making headlines
Here are 14 dentists who have made headlines since Feb. 20:
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Dental leaders sound the alarm on potential Medicaid cuts
Some dental practice owners and DSO executives are concerned with the possibility of cuts to the federal Medicaid budget, which they say could threaten dental care accessibility, practice revenue and the workforce.
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Louisiana bill introduced to repeal water fluoridation program
Louisiana lawmakers have prefiled a bill that would repeal the Louisiana Department of Health’s water fluoridation program, Beauregard News reported Feb. 21.
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Arizona legislators weighing Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact bill
Arizona legislators are currently considering a bill that would enter the state into the Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact.
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Case Western Reserve University dental school dean to step down after 11-year tenure
Kenneth Chance Sr., DDS, will step down from his role as dean of Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine Dec. 31.
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How Allied OMS is defining success is 2025
In addition to targeting key areas for network expansion, Southlake, Texas-based Allied OMS is focused on supporting its doctors and team members to drive success in 2025.
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Ways to improve dental insurance access
An article from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health outlined the shortfalls of public dental insurance and offered potential improvements.
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California introduces dental insurance reform legislation: 7 notes
The California Dental Association has sponsored multiple bills related to assignment of benefits, network adequacy and virtual credit cards, according to a Feb. 20 news release from the CDA.
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