Today's Top 20 Stories
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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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Wisconsin man charged with threatening to 'shoot up' a dental practice
A Grafton, Wis., man has been taken into custody with pending criminal charges of terroristic threats after he threatened to kill himself and his family, and "shoot up" a local dental practice.
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University of Minnesota unveils nation's 1st dental-dedicated MRI
The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in Minneapolis recently welcomed the first dental-dedicated MRI in the U.S.
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Benevis' unique strategy for enhancing dental care accessibility
Benevis is helping to prepare dentists for successful careers working in underserved communities through its mentorship program.
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Dentist jailed in bribery scheme surrenders Florida license
A dentist in Orlando, Fla., voluntarily surrendered his license after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud in Arkansas.
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VSDS, U of Detroit Mercy to launch dental program, open clinic
The Vermont State Dental Society and the University of Detroit Mercy are opening a dental oral health education center in 2027.
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California lawmakers pass bill updating dental licensure, staffing
The California legislature has passed Senate Bill 1453 to expand licensure pathways for dental assistants and update the scope of practice for dental assistants.
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The essential skill orthodontists need
Providing a positive customer experience has become crucial for a successful orthodontic practice, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
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Average cost of dental exams in each state
The average cost of a dental exam in North Dakota is $263, the highest of all states in the U.S., according to data from CareCredit.
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Massachusetts dentist seeks to open pediatric dental office
A pediatric dentist is looking to open a dental office in Hadley, Mass., the Daily Hampshire Gazette reported Sept. 19.
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Dental tech company earns FDA approval for guided endodontics system
Toronto, Canada-based ClaroNav received FDA clearance to expand its Navident EVO system to include guided endodontics.
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Complaints about 'veneer techs' on the rise
The North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners is receiving more complaints concerning veneer technicians providing dental services, according to a Sept. 19 report by WCCB Charlotte.
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AAO urges dentists to report adverse events with direct-to-consumer aligners
The American Association of Orthodontists is urging dentists to report adverse events with direct-to-consumer clear aligners to the FDA.
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Texas woman charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry
A 37-year-old Texas woman has been arrested on charges of running an illegal dental practice out of her home, ABC 13 reported Sept. 19.
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Stagnant Medicaid rates in North Carolina threatens dental crisis
The widening gap between Medicaid reimbursement rates and the real cost of providing dental care in North Carolina has reached its boiling point, according to a Sept. 19 report by Public News Service.
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Illinois launches campaign to fight unlicensed dentistry
The Illinois State Dental Society and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations recently launched a campaign to educate residents about the risks associated with unlicensed dentistry.
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The biggest challenges for DSOs down the stretch of 2024
Consolidation in dentistry, attracting private equity funding and cybersecurity issues are among the top challenges that DSOs are facing going into the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Cordental Group appoints new CEO
Cincinnati-based Cordental Group recently hired Len Schiavone to be its next CEO, PE Hub reported Sept. 19.
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Virginia Dental Association installs new leadership
The Virginia Dental Association named a new president, president-elect and secretary-treasurer to its board of directors for the 2024-25 term, according to a Sept. 19 news release.
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