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  1. Washington state dental school holds ribbon-cutting
    Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences in Yakima, Wash., held a grand opening for its dental school, according to a Sept. 27 report by Apple Valley News Now.
  2. Dr. John Kent receives AAOMS Distinguished Service Award
    John Kent II, DDS, recently received the Robert V. Walker Distinguished Service Award from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. 
  3. Dental offices struggle to reopen after Hurricane Helene: 7 notes
    Several dental offices have remained closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's landfall.
  1. 50+ DSO affiliations in Q3: State-by-state breakdown
    Several DSOs acquired, opened or affiliated with dozens of dental offices across the U.S. during the third quarter of 2024. 
  2. Illinois dental practice closes after 123 years of operating
    A dental practice in Dixon, Ill., has closed after being in operation for 123 years, according to a Sept. 29 report by saukvalley.com.
  3. Texas woman charged with practicing dentistry without a license
    Police are searching for a woman from Katy, Texas, who was charged with practicing dentistry without a license, ABC 13 reported Sept. 27.
  4. ClearChoice paving the way for innovation in dental technology
    Some of ClearChoice's largest advantages include its knowledgeable surgeon network and its ability to test the latest dental technology, according to Thomas Berry, DDS, MD.

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  1. Dental organizations stand by fluoride recommendations: 4 things to know
    Dental organizations are sticking to their fluoride recommendations even after a federal district judge ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency must take regulatory action, according to a Sept. 26 news release. 
  2. Washington dental practice adds Saturday hours to improve care
    A dental practice in Federal Way, Wash., is expanding its hours to include Saturdays in order to increase access to care.
  3. The future of value-based care in dentistry
    In the dental industry, fee-for-service is typically the preferred payment model, but value-based care is becoming a more viable option. 
  4. Marvel-themed dental practice opens in Texas
    A Marvel-themed dental practice recently opened in Lewisville, Texas, Community Impact reported Sept. 27. 

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  1. The biggest asset for Aspen Dental
    One of the most beneficial resources offered by Aspen Dental has become its educational programming to support doctors' continuing education. 
  2. Judge rules EPA must address the effects of fluoride in drinking water: 5 notes
    A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency must address the impact that fluoride has in drinking water, according to a Sept. 26 news release.
  3. ADA opposes dental therapy model legislation: 8 notes
    The American Dental Association expressed concerns about policy shortcomings in the model legislation for dental therapy adopted by the American Legislative Exchange Council, according to a Sept. 26 news release.
  4. Aspen Dental's growth spurt: 6 moves
    Chicago-based Aspen Dental has seen exponential growth recently, opening or starting construction on several new offices in August and September.
  5. Hurricane Helene shutters dental offices: 6 notes
    Several dental offices in the Southeast have closed amid Hurricane Helene's landfall Sept. 26.
  6. Ohio Dental Association appoints new president
    Hal Jeter, DDS, has been appointed president of the Ohio Dental Association, The Ironton Tribune reported Sept. 27. 
  7. New guidance released for Medicaid coverage requirements for children: 5 things to know
    The Biden-Harris administration has released guidance for coverage requirements in place for children and youth under Medicaid and CHIP. 
  8. New presidents, CEOs leading dental organizations
    Here are six dental companies and organizations that have appointed new CEOs and presidents, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 20:
  9. Nearly all states have seen a decline in dental shortage areas within the last year: 6 things to know
    Nearly every state in the U.S. has seen a decrease in the number of dental professional shortage areas since October 2023, according to data from the Health Resources & Services Administration. 

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