Today's Top 20 Stories
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Dental insurance legislation misses the mark for many dentists
There have been a number of dental insurance and benefit bills passed throughout the first six months of 2024, including claims reviews and more protections for dentists.
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7 dental technology updates from June
Here are seven dental technology updates that Becker's reported on in June:
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How dental assistant pay compares to inflation
The average annual salary for dental assistants increased by 5.9% between 2023 and 2024, while inflation is currently down by 19.5%.
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16 updates on the dental AI industry so far in 2024
From new artificial intelligence programs to record breaking investments, here are 16 of the biggest headlines and updates from the dental AI sector that Becker's reported on in the first half of 2024:
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Heartland Dental adds Mississippi practice
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently added a Mississippi practice to its network.
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California dentists still facing challenges from Change Healthcare cyberattack
Some Medi-Cal Dental providers are still working through processing times and unpaid claims issues stemming from the Change Healthcare cyberattack in February.
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'Extremely frustrating': Dental leaders concerned for impact of Medicaid disenrollments
Dental leaders are growing increasingly concerned about the impact the Medicaid redetermination process could have on patient care and accessibility.
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Illinois dentist placed on probation for billing irregularities, false records
A dentist in Elgin, Ill., was placed on probation by the Illinois Board of Dentistry for billing, records and conduct violations.
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Tennessee dental practice reopens after tornado damages office
Springfield, Tenn.-based Gentle Dental has reopened in a new office after a tornado damaged its previous office in December, Smokey Barns News reported July 2.
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California dental school gets $4M grant to study AI ability to detect oral cancer
Loma Linda (Calif.) University School of Dentistry received a $4 million grant to develop a biomarker using artificial intelligence to identify patients with the highest risk of developing oral cancer.
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Car crashes into Georgia dental practice
An SUV crashed into the office of Robert Gittelman, DDS, in Marietta, Ga., 11alive.com reported July 2.
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Oklahoma dentist to retire after 41 years of service
An Oklahoma dentist plans to retire this month after 41 years of practicing dentistry.
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Colorado orthodontics practice opens 3rd location
Taft Hill Orthodontics opened a practice location in Longmont, Colo.
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7 PDS Health headlines in 2024
Here are seven updates on Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health, formerly known as Pacific Dental Services, that Becker's has reported on so far through the first half of 2024:
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6 dental practice closures in Q2
Here are six dental practice closures Becker's covered during the second quarter of 2024:
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Vista Verde CEO inducted into ADSO Hall of Leaders
Dustin Netral, CEO of Carmel, Ind.-based Vista Verde Dental Partners, has been inducted into the Association of Dental Support Organizations Hall of Leaders.
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Virginia dental practices experiencing dental hygienist, educator shortages
Dental practices in Virginia are facing scheduling backlogs due to a shortage of both dental hygienists and dental educators, according to a July 1 report by WAVY 10.
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United Dental Corp. adds private equity co-founder to board of directors
Murfreesboro, Tenn.-based United Dental Corp. appointed Allan Weinstein to its board of directors.
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How 1 MSO plans to bounce back after a slower first half
Despite experiencing a less active first half of the year than planned, U.S. Oral Surgery Management has big plans to expand its network later this year, including entering new states and recruiting more surgeons.
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The influx shaking up the oral surgery field
Oral surgery is seeing an increase in female providers entering the field, and one MSO is capitalizing on the trend.
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