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  1. Connecticut Dental Association reaffirms support for fluoride following court ruling: 5 notes
    The Connecticut State Dental Association has reaffirmed its support for water fluoridation after a federal judge ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency must address the impact of fluoride in drinking water.
  2. Heartland Dental's active Q3
    Here are nine updates on Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental, including new practices and partnerships, that Becker's reported on during the third quarter of 2024:
  3. Marquette dental school upgrades pediatric clinic
    The Marquette University School of Dentistry completed renovations on its pediatric dental clinic.
  1. Community Health Programs reopens Massachusetts dental practice
    Community Health Program reopened a practice in Great Barrington, Mass., according to an Oct. 2 report by The Berkshire Eagle.
  2. One-fifth of adults lack dental coverage: 6 notes
    More than 21% of adults in the U.S. do not have dental insurance, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
  3. Exeter Hospital postpones cuts to pediatric dentistry service after backlash: 8 notes
    Exeter (N.H.) Hospital is delaying cuts to its pediatric dental services after pressure from state regulators, New Hampshire Public Radio reported Sept. 25.  
  4. Average Medicaid reimbursement for adult dental services in every state
    The national average Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursements as a percentage of average dentist charges for adult dental services in 2024 is 29.9%, according to data from the American Dental Association.

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  1. DECA Dental partners with Dallas Stars: 5 things to know
    Dallas-based DECA Dental Group is the official dentist partner of the NHL's Dallas Stars, according to an Oct. 2 news release from the team. 
  2. The biggest mistake DSOs make
    Too much focus on numbers over team members can end up hurting DSOs in the long run, according to Jason Luchtefeld, DMD.  
  3. 5 dental industry updates in Texas
    Here are five dentistry updates Becker's has reported on since Sept. 9:
  4. 5 fast facts about the nation's 75 dental schools
    There are currently 75 dental schools in the U.S, up from 72 in 2023.

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  1. ADA releases proposal on AI algorithms in dentistry: 4 notes
    The American Dental Association has proposed a standards document covering artificial intelligence in dentistry. 
  2. California governor vetoes bill requiring PE investment disclosures: 6 notes for dentistry
    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, according to a Sept. 28 news release from the governor's office.
  3. 7 dental Medicaid updates in 3 weeks
    Here are seven updates on Medicaid in dentistry that Becker's has reported on since Sept. 13:
  4. Dental implant practice to open New York location
    Hybridge Implants & Smile Restoration is set to open its second flagship center.
  5. What dental leaders told us in September
    This month, several dental industry leaders spoke with Becker's about their strategies for growth, the presidential election and the biggest challenges facing DSOs.
  6. Dental groups pitch 2025 funding amounts for oral health programs: 6 notes
    A coalition of dental organizations sent a letter to Congress outlining priorities for fiscal year 2025 appropriations towards dental care and oral health programs, according to an Oct. 1 news release from the ADA. 
  7. Dental Care Alliance appoints 2 leaders for hygiene, field operations
    Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance recently appointed two leaders to oversee its hygiene and field operations. 
  8. Former Dental Care Alliance president joins VSP Vision
    Former Dental Care Alliance president Jeff Koziel has joined VSP Vision as chief network officer. 
  9. 7 dental industry updates in Ohio
    From new dental clinics to DSO affiliations, here are seven dentistry updates that have taken place in Ohio since Aug. 7: 

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