Today's Top 20 Stories
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US Oral Surgery Management in 2024: 10 headlines to know
Here are 10 updates to know about Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management that Becker's reported on in 2024:
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Proposal for Heartland Dental location in Florida under review
The application to build a Heartland Dental practice in Middleburg, Fla., is under review by Clay County, according to a Dec. 26 report from the Jacksonville Daily Record.
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15 dental tech innovations from 2024
From a dental-dedicated MRI in the U.S. to the first fully automated dental procedure on a human using dental robotics, here are 15 dental technology innovations that Becker's reported on in 2024:
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19 new dental CEOs in 2024
Here are 19 dental companies that appointed new CEOs in 2024, as reported by Becker's:
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Most Medicare Advantage dental plans do not meet quality standards, study says
A study conducted by researchers at Mass General Brigham uncovered that less than 10% of Medicare Advantage plans offered a dental benefit that met quality standards, according to a Dec. 26 news release.
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Dental365 to launch clinical learning platform
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 announced a new learning platform for its clinicians.
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Minnesota dental clinic to close after 60 years
A dental clinic in St. Paul, Minn., which has been open for 60 years is on the verge of closing due to insufficient funding, according to a Dec. 26 report from FOX 9.
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Corporate Transparency Act deadline extended: 6 notes for dentists
The filing deadline for the Corporate Transparency Act was extended to Jan. 13, 2025, according to a Dec. 26 news release from the American Dental Association.
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3 new DSOs launching in 2024
Here are three new DSOs that launched in 2024, as reported by Becker's:
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4 Illinois dental laws going into effect in 2025
Here are four laws impacting the Illinois dental industry that go into effect Jan. 1, 2025, according to a Dec. 23 news release from the Illinois State Dental Society.
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Maryland dental school searching for new assistant dean
The University of Maryland at Baltimore School of Dentistry is looking for a new assistant dean for equity, diversity and inclusion, according to a Dec. 25 report by Campus Reform.
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24 million Americans live in dental care shortage areas: Study
More than 24 million Americans live in dental care shortage areas, according to a Dec. 23 study published by JAMA Network.
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The integration of medical-dental care is still lacking
While there has been an increased push and awareness for the integration of oral and overall healthcare, the integration with dentistry is still behind other medical areas.
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25 dental deals totaling $9B+ from 2024
Here are 25 private equity investments, acquisitions and more that shaped the dental industry in 2024, as reported by Becker's.
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Align Technology, ADA, AAO hit with antitrust lawsuit: 4 notes
Align Technology, the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists are facing an antitrust lawsuit alleging that the organizations conspired to eliminate SmileDirectClub from the dental market.
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400+ dentists making headlines in 2024
Hundreds of dentists made headlines this year for their notable leadership appointments, innovative dental work, practice openings and more.
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Wisconsin woman accused of practicing dentistry without a license
A Wisconsin woman is being investigated for allegedly practicing dentistry without a license, NBC affiliate TMJ4 reported Dec. 23.
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MB2 Dental's big 2024: 10 headlines to know
From expanding into new states to additional investments, here are 10 updates on Dallas-based MB2 Dental, as reported by Becker's in 2024:
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Gentle Dental opens Nevada practice
Gentle Dental, a brand of Inglewood, Calif.-based InterDent, opened a practice location in North Las Vegas, Nev.
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Hiring woes spark increased competition in specialty dentistry
Staffing shortages have made it hard for specialty dental practices to expand, according to Alex Mehler, DMD, Aspen Dental's vice president of endodontic support services.
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