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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 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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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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