Today's Top 20 Stories
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Connecticut Dental Association reaffirms support for fluoride following court ruling: 5 notes
The Connecticut State Dental Association has reaffirmed its support for water fluoridation after a federal judge ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency must address the impact of fluoride in drinking water.
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Heartland Dental's active Q3
Here are nine updates on Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental, including new practices and partnerships, that Becker's reported on during the third quarter of 2024:
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Marquette dental school upgrades pediatric clinic
The Marquette University School of Dentistry completed renovations on its pediatric dental clinic.
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Community Health Programs reopens Massachusetts dental practice
Community Health Program reopened a practice in Great Barrington, Mass., according to an Oct. 2 report by The Berkshire Eagle.
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One-fifth of adults lack dental coverage: 6 notes
More than 21% of adults in the U.S. do not have dental insurance, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Exeter Hospital postpones cuts to pediatric dentistry service after backlash: 8 notes
Exeter (N.H.) Hospital is delaying cuts to its pediatric dental services after pressure from state regulators, New Hampshire Public Radio reported Sept. 25.
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Average Medicaid reimbursement for adult dental services in every state
The national average Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursements as a percentage of average dentist charges for adult dental services in 2024 is 29.9%, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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DECA Dental partners with Dallas Stars: 5 things to know
Dallas-based DECA Dental Group is the official dentist partner of the NHL's Dallas Stars, according to an Oct. 2 news release from the team.
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The biggest mistake DSOs make
Too much focus on numbers over team members can end up hurting DSOs in the long run, according to Jason Luchtefeld, DMD.
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5 dental industry updates in Texas
Here are five dentistry updates Becker's has reported on since Sept. 9:
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5 fast facts about the nation's 75 dental schools
There are currently 75 dental schools in the U.S, up from 72 in 2023.
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ADA releases proposal on AI algorithms in dentistry: 4 notes
The American Dental Association has proposed a standards document covering artificial intelligence in dentistry.
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California governor vetoes bill requiring PE investment disclosures: 6 notes for dentistry
California Gov. Gavin Newsome vetoed a bill that would have required private equity firms and hedge funds to give written notice before investing in the state's healthcare industry, including dentistry, according to a Sept. 28 news release from the governor's office.
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7 dental Medicaid updates in 3 weeks
Here are seven updates on Medicaid in dentistry that Becker's has reported on since Sept. 13:
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Dental implant practice to open New York location
Hybridge Implants & Smile Restoration is set to open its second flagship center.
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What dental leaders told us in September
This month, several dental industry leaders spoke with Becker's about their strategies for growth, the presidential election and the biggest challenges facing DSOs.
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Dental groups pitch 2025 funding amounts for oral health programs: 6 notes
A coalition of dental organizations sent a letter to Congress outlining priorities for fiscal year 2025 appropriations towards dental care and oral health programs, according to an Oct. 1 news release from the ADA.
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Dental Care Alliance appoints 2 leaders for hygiene, field operations
Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance recently appointed two leaders to oversee its hygiene and field operations.
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Former Dental Care Alliance president joins VSP Vision
Former Dental Care Alliance president Jeff Koziel has joined VSP Vision as chief network officer.
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7 dental industry updates in Ohio
From new dental clinics to DSO affiliations, here are seven dentistry updates that have taken place in Ohio since Aug. 7:
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