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Florida city halts water fluoridation after surgeon general recommendation: 5 notes
Port St. Lucie, Fla., has temporarily stopped adding fluoride to its water supply after Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, MD, PhD, spoke against the practice last month, WPTV reported Dec. 19.
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The dental specialty poised for growth in 2025
Regulatory changes and a continued focus on preventive care are just a couple of factors that are expected to drive significant growth in pediatric dentistry.
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Dr. Sodabeh Etminan 1st dentist selected for Obama Foundation Leaders Program
Sodabeh Etminan, DMD, recently became the first dentist selected for the Obama Foundation Leaders Program.
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Smile Source appoints chief dental officer
Kingwood, Texas-based Smile Source has appointed Jeff Osborne, DDS, as chief dental officer.
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Imagen Dental Partners adds Minnesota practice
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners has expanded its network in Minnesota.
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Aspen Dental opens practices in 4 states
Chicago-based Aspen Dental has opened four new practice locations in four states, according to information shared with Becker's.
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Dentsply Sirona faces new class action lawsuit: 5 notes
Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law has filed a class action lawsuit against dental products and equipment manufacturer Dentsply Sirona.
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Dental Care Alliance in 2024: 11 headlines to know
Here are 11 updates to know about Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance that Becker's reported on in 2024, including executive appointments and practice additions:
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How this NYU clinical director is advancing disability dental care: Q&A
Expanding access to dental care for individuals with disabilities is a passion and top priority for the new clinical director at an NYU Dentistry oral health center.
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Florida city votes to remove fluoride from water supply
The Tavares (Fla.) City Council voted to remove fluoride from the city's water supply, according to a Dec. 18 report from FOX 35.
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5 states with the fewest dental shortage areas
Delaware currently has the fewest dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to data from the Health Resources & Services Administration.
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5 states with the most dental shortage areas
California currently has the most dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to data from the Health Resources & Services Administration.
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Innovate 32 partners with Tennessee practice
Nashville, Tenn.-based Innovate 32 partnered with a dental practice in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Dentsply Sirona expands digital workflow platform for DSOs
Dentsply Sirona has expanded its cloud-based platform to support DSOs.
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Sage Dental's growth in 2024: 7 moves
Here are seven moves from Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental this year:
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Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics office in Texas sold
Property housing a Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics office in Dallas was recently sold to a private 1031 exchange investor.
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Florida city moves forward with water fluoridation project after debate: 3 notes
Commissioners in Leesburg, Fla., voted to move forward with a $600,000 project to add fluoride to the city’s water supply, the Daily Commercial reported Dec. 17.
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5 new dental schools in 2024
Here are five universities and colleges opening and breaking ground on new dental schools that Becker's has reported on in 2024:
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Aspen Dental celebrates 10 years of social initiatives: 7 things to know
Chicago-based Aspen Dental reached the 10-year mark of expanding access to dental care through its social impact programs, according to a Dec. 18 news release from the DSO.
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Northwell Health opens multispecialty dental office in New York
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health opened its eighth outpatient dental practice in Lake Success, N.Y.
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