Today's Top 20 Stories
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Delta Dental of California adds teledentistry services
Delta Dental of California recently partnered with teledentistry.com to expand its virtual dental care services.
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Voters care about dentistry – why the candidates should too
The 2024 presidential election could have major implications on the future of dental care and oral health in the U.S., even though neither candidate has talked much about the topic on the campaign trail.
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Dental assistant earnings in the states with the most, least assistants per capita
In Utah, the state with the highest number of dental assistants per capita, the average annual salary for the profession is $39,350, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Dental schools launching new programs
Here are four dental schools that have launched new dental programs or announced plans to add new dental education offerings, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 23:
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Advil gets 1st ADA seal for short-term pain relief
The American Dental Association awarded its first seal of acceptance in a new category for short-term pain relief to Advil Dual Action.
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Dr. Alejandro Aguirre elected president of Minnesota Dental Association
The Minnesota Dental Association installed Alejandro Aguirre, DDS, as president for the 2024-25 term.
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Dental lab company appoints new CEO
Denbright Dental Labs has named David Casper as its next CEO.
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Former Iowa dentist sues state board over license revocation
A former Iowa dentist who had his license revoked earlier this year is now suing the state dental board, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported Sept. 23.
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Average costs of dental procedures in 2024
The average cost of routine dental procedures can range from $42 to $7,889, according to data from CareCredit.
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Texas dental board 1st to remove mental health questions from credentialing applications
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners is the first dental board in the U.S. to remove mental health questions from its credentialing applications.
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Federal bills a 'huge step forward' for dental care accessibility
Two pieces of legislation introduced to Congress earlier this year could potentially improve dental care access for thousands of people if passed.
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Virginia dental clinic completes $600K renovation
The Augusta Regional Dental Clinic in Fishersville, Va., recently completed $600,000 in renovations, The News Virginian reported Sept. 16.
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Judge dismisses eviction notice served to low-income dental clinic
A judge recently dismissed an eviction notice served to the St. Mary's Health Center Medical and Dental Clinic in Wilmington, N.C., WECT reported Sept. 4.
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Dentists struggle against Medicaid inadequacies: 4 updates
Here are four states where dentists and other stakeholders are advocating for increased Medicaid reimbursements and improved coverage:
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California selects new Medicaid dental benefits provider
The California Department of Health Care Services has chosen Health Net Community Solutions to provide managed dental healthcare services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries in Los Angeles and Sacramento counties.
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Louisiana lawmakers press officials over lack of dental coverage
Members of the the Louisiana House Joint Budget Committee scrutinized the Department of Health over insufficient dental insurance coverage at a hearing, according to a Sept. 20 report by The Center Square.
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SmileDirectClub loses appeal against NBC News in defamation case: 8 notes
SmileDirectClub recently lost its appeal against NBC News in a defamation case originally filed in 2020, The Tennessean reported Sept. 23.
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Connecticut dental practice damaged in fire
A fire at a commercial building in Berlin, Conn., caused significant damage to a dental practice, according to a Sept. 22 report by NBC Connecticut.
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US Dental Surgery Network adds anesthesia system to network
U.S. Dental Surgery Network has installed the Hercules Touch Anesthesia across its network.
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3 dental leadership moves
Here are three dental leadership moves that have taken place since Sept. 9:
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