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5 states with the fewest dental shortage areas
Delaware currently has the fewest dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to data from the Health Resources & Services Administration.
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5 states with the most dental shortage areas
California currently has the most dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to data from the Health Resources & Services Administration.
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Innovate 32 partners with Tennessee practice
Nashville, Tenn.-based Innovate 32 partnered with a dental practice in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Dentsply Sirona expands digital workflow platform for DSOs
Dentsply Sirona has expanded its cloud-based platform to support DSOs.
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Sage Dental's growth in 2024: 7 moves
Here are seven moves from Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental this year:
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Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics office in Texas sold
Property housing a Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics office in Dallas was recently sold to a private 1031 exchange investor.
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Florida city moves forward with water fluoridation project after debate: 3 notes
Commissioners in Leesburg, Fla., voted to move forward with a $600,000 project to add fluoride to the city’s water supply, the Daily Commercial reported Dec. 17.
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5 new dental schools in 2024
Here are five universities and colleges opening and breaking ground on new dental schools that Becker's has reported on in 2024:
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Aspen Dental celebrates 10 years of social initiatives: 7 things to know
Chicago-based Aspen Dental reached the 10-year mark of expanding access to dental care through its social impact programs, according to a Dec. 18 news release from the DSO.
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Northwell Health opens multispecialty dental office in New York
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health opened its eighth outpatient dental practice in Lake Success, N.Y.
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Florida approves dental care grant program for veterans
The Florida Cabinet voted to allocate $1 million in funding for dental programs designed for veterans, according to a Dec. 17 news release.
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US Oral Surgery Management secures $175M credit expansion
Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has secured a $175 million credit expansion to fuel growth through 2026, according to a Dec. 18 news release shared with Becker's.
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Epic4 Specialty Partners aims to reshape the DSO landscape: Q&A
After laying the groundwork for a solid foundation and team, Scottsbluff, Neb.-based Epic4 Specialty Partners is ready to leap into action for growth in 2025.
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Charges added against Boston dental office manager accused of unlicensed dentistry
A former dental office manager who was previously accused of practicing dentistry without a license is now being charged with unlawful use of a registration number and fraudulent use of a credit card, NECN reported Dec. 17.
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A 'flight simulator' for dental students: The newest tech in dentistry
The NYU College of Dentistry has built a custom virtual reality system to train dental students on how to administer local anesthesia, comparing the integration of VR to pilots training using a flight simulator.
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Dr. Zach Casagrande recognized for lifetime achievement
Zach Casagrande, DDS, has been recognized for his lifetime achievement for Invisalign treatment by Align Technology.
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10 states with the most DSO activity in 2024
California, Connecticut and Florida are among the states that had the most DSO deals during 2024.
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Imagen Dental Partners expands in Georgia
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners has added a Georgia partner to its network.
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American Dental Association invests in Pearl
The American Dental Association made a strategic investment in Pearl’s dental artificial intelligence platform.
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Number of dental schools in the U.S. since 1950
There were 30 more dental schools in the U.S. in 2023 than there were in 1950, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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