Today's Top 20 Stories
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Florida Atlantic University's planned dental school on pause after funding debacle
Boca Raton-based Florida Atlantic University may no longer be opening a dental school after having two sources of funding fall through, CBS12 reported March 27.
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How Sage Dental plans to expand its new pediatric brand
Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental plans to build upon its strengths to grow its newly launched pediatric dental brand.
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Biden administration issues final rule on Medicaid, CHIP enrollment: 6 notes for dentists
HHS recently issued a final rule that streamlines enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP coverage.
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New York University looks to open dental school
New York City-based Yeshiva University has started the process of opening a dental school, The Commentator reported March 27.
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3 dental companies make Fortune's most innovative companies list
Three dental-related companies were recently included on Fortune's 2024 list of the most innovative companies.
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Georgia legislators pass bill to regulate teledentistry: 5 notes
Georgia legislators recently sent a bill to Gov. Brian Kemp to regulate teledentistry in the state.
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New Jersey DSO enters medical-dental partnership with BlueSleep
Avenel, N.J.-based DSO Eastern Dental has teamed up with New York City-based BlueSleep, a specialty care platform, to advance medical-dental integration.
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West Virginia governor signs bill doubling dental coverage cap for Medicaid recipients
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a bill that expands the state's Medicaid dental coverage cap, according to a March 26 report by West Virginia Watch.
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Washington bill prohibits denial of dental licenses based on immigration status
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill allowing individuals to obtain a professional license, commercial license, certificate, permit or registration regardless of immigration or citizenship status on March 13.
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Number of people disenrolled from Medicaid hits 19.2M: 8 notes for dentists
About 19.2 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid as of March 26, according to data from KFF.
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Where oral health funding stands in Biden's $1.2 trillion spending bill
President Joe Biden signed a $1.2 trillion spending package March 23 that provides funding for several federal agencies through the next six months.
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Patients of shut down Minnesota dental clinic still waiting for answers
Patients of Woodbury (Minn.) Dental Arts, which abruptly closed earlier in March, are still waiting for answers and feeling left in the dark, according to a March 26 report by ABC affiliate KSTP.
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New York woman charged with stealing $400K from former practice
The former director of operations at a dental practice in Cicero, N.Y., has been accused of stealing more than $400,000 from the practice, according to a March 26 report by syracuse.com.
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Heartland Dental property in Alabama sold for $2M
Real estate investment company Four Corners Property Trust recently purchased a Heartland Dental property for $2 million.
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How a former dental assistant uses their experience to lead a growing DSO
PepperPointe Partnerships' new COO, Christy Englehart, uses her experience working in various dental office roles to help inform her leadership.
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The 'heartbeat' of a DSO: Q&A with PepperPointe Partnerships' new COO
Building trust and credibility with dental practice partners is a critical part of leading a DSO, and will be a core focus for PepperPointe Partnerships' new COO, Christy Englehart.
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Embattled Iowa dentist surrenders license
An Iowa dentist accused of sexual misconduct has surrendered his license, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported March 26.
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5 updates on the DSO industry in the Midwest
Here are five DSOs and dental organizations in the Midwest that are adding practices, getting investments and more that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 20:
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Coalition calls for delay of Corporate Transparency Act reporting
A coalition of more than 120 organizations has asked Congress to pause requirements for small businesses to file ownership reports under the Corporate Transparency Act.
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Legislation introduced for paid vacation, 32-hour workweek: 7 notes for dentists
Sen. Bernie Sanders recently introduced two pieces of legislation that would guarantee paid vacation and establish a 32-hour workweek for U.S. employees.
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