Today's Top 20 Stories
  1. ProSmile expands into Midwest with latest acquisition
    Toms River, N.J.-based DSO ProSmile recently expanded its network into the Midwest after acquiring Destiny Dental. 
  2. California dental AI company earns FDA approval
    Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Velmeni, a dental artificial intelligence company, received FDA 510(k) clearance for its dental AI program.
  3. Dental school debt vs. medical school debt: 4 stats to know
    Here are four statistics to know about the cost and debt associated with dental and medical school in 2024:

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  1. Dental Care Alliance names chief human resources officer
    Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance appointed Claudia Saenz Amlie as its chief human resources officer.
  2. Colorado dentist facing child porn charges agrees to stop practicing
    A Colorado dentist has agreed to temporarily stop practicing as he faces charges of attempted enticement of a minor and transportation of child pornography.
  3. 7 DSO leadership changes in August
    Here are seven DSOs and MSOs that appointed new executives last month:
  4. DSOs are getting value out of dental membership plans: Report
    Three DSOs that are implementing dental membership plans have seen increased production, case acceptance and patient visits, according to research from dental software company Plan Forward.

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  1. North Carolina DentalWorks office closes abruptly
    Patients are working to obtain their dental records after a DentalWorks location in Winston-Salem, N.C., closed unexpectedly, the Greensboro News & Record reported Sept. 3. 
  2. PDS Health adds 3 de novo dental practices
    Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health continued its 2024 expansion by adding three more dental practices in August, bringing its total to 31 new practices this year.
  3. 10 dental technology updates from August
    From an antitrust lawsuit settlement to new clear aligner standards, here are 10 dental technology updates that Becker's reported on during August:
  4. Former dentist who paid $8.5M for Medicaid fraud sentenced for violating probation
    A former Potomac, Md., dentist was sentenced for violating the terms of his probation imposed in February.

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  1. Law firm investigates New York dental practice following data breach
    The law firm of Federman & Sherwood launched an investigation into a recent data breach at a New York dental practice.
  2. Imagen Dental Partners adds practices in Ohio, Florida
    Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners recently added partner practices in Ohio and Florida. 
  3. 7 dentistry updates in California
    Here are seven dental industry updates that have taken place in California since July 23: 
  4. Eliminating dental deserts through support and mentorship
    We know that access to dental care is crucial not only for oral health, but also overall well-being. Unfortunately, for the over 60 million Americans who live in dental deserts where there are fewer than one dentist per 5,000 people, access to dental care is an unattainable luxury.
  5. Align Technology to pay $27.5M to settle antitrust lawsuit
    Invisalign manufacturer Align Technology has agreed to pay $27.5 million to settle allegations that it participated in anticompetitive conduct that drove up the prices of SmileDirectClub aligners.
  6. 5 updates on the Texas dental industry from August
    Here are five headlines on the dental industry in Texas, as reported by Becker's in August:
  7. MB2 Dental adds California partner
    Dallas-based MB2 Dental partnered with Kiran Khemani, DDS, owner of a dental practice in California.
  8. Florida dental lab to double workforce, relocate to expanded facility
    Tampa, Fla.-based Cadmus Dental Lab is relocating to a 21,400-square-foot facility to make room for an expanded workforce, Business Observer reported Aug. 29. 
  9. How DSOs can improve RCM to boost the patient experience
    Revenue cycle management is an important aspect of running a dental practice or DSO when it comes to efficient payment collection, as well as creating a positive experience for the patient. 

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