Today's Top 20 Stories
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Patterson Dental sales drop $14M year-over-year: 5 notes
Patterson Companies recorded net sales in its dental segment of $611.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, according to a Dec. 5 financial report.
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Viper Partners facilitates the sale of 2 oral surgery practices to DSOs
Palm Beach, Fla-based Viper Partners facilitated two oral surgery practice transactions.
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The biggest dental advancements of 2024
An increased focus on sustainability, the widespread adoption of AI and improving salivary diagnostics are three of the most impactful advancements in dentistry during 2024, according to dental leaders.
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DSOs must 'prove their worth' in 2025: Exec
Industry competition is creating new challenges for DSOs to attract dentists.
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Indiana dental practice suffers ransomware attack
South Bend, Ind.-based Jefferson Dental Center experienced a data breach affecting 12,340 individuals.
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Where dental school tuition is rising
Fifty-three dental schools saw increased tuition between the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years, according to data from the American Dental Association:
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Car crashes into Illinois dental office
A car crashed into River Forest (Ill.) Dental Studio Dec. 4, The Forest Park Review reported.
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Utah dentist cautions about scam targeting licensed professionals
A dentist in Utah is warning other dentists and healthcare professionals of a scam that targets their license, according to a Dec. 3 report by CBS affiliate 2 KUTV.
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ADA supports reauthorization of mental health program for healthcare professionals
The American Dental Association has joined a coalition calling for the reauthorization of a program that increases mental health resources for healthcare workers.
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Align Technology ranked among America's Dream Employers
Tempe, Ariz.-based Align Technology was included on Forbes' inaugural list of America's Dream Employers.
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Dental365 adds electric vehicle charging stations at practices
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 has added electric vehicle charging stations at select locations as part of its commitment to sustainability.
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Dr. Aaron Broderick to open oral surgery practice
Aaron Broderick, DMD, is opening a dental implant and oral surgery practice in Cape Coral, Fla., according to a Nov. 27 report by Cape Coral Breeze.
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Minnesota dental practice to relocate
St. Cloud, Minn.-based Bezek Family Dental is moving to a new building in Sauk Rapids, Minn., according to a Nov. 27 report by St. Cloud Live.
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A new era for oral cancer screening technology
Oral cancer is a growing concern in the U.S., and there is currently a gap in the market for an effective screening device.
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Truck crashes into Ohio dental practice
A pickup truck crashed into Dentistry for Children and Teens in Calcutta, Ohio, FOX affiliate WTOV9 reported Dec. 4.
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1 year since SmileDirectClub's shutdown: 10 updates
SmileDirectClub has been hit with several setbacks since shutting down its operations in December 2023.
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10 DSO investments worth $1.6B
Becker's has reported on at least 10 DSOs this year that have secured funding to fuel growth efforts.
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Former dental employee accused of stealing money from Pennsylvania practice
A former dental office employee has been charged with stealing $1,600 from a practice in Cranberry Township, Pa., butlerradio.com reported Dec. 4.
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Car crashes into Florida dental office
A car crashed into Orange Grove Dental Care in New Port Richey, Fla., on Dec. 3, WFLA reported.
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More Florida cities weigh water fluoridation: 7 notes
More Florida cities have begun weighing the continuation of water fluoridation after the state's surgeon general advised against the practice.
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