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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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Florida approves dental care grant program for veterans
The Florida Cabinet voted to allocate $1 million in funding for dental programs designed for veterans, according to a Dec. 17 news release.
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US Oral Surgery Management secures $175M credit expansion
Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has secured a $175 million credit expansion to fuel growth through 2026, according to a Dec. 18 news release shared with Becker's.
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Epic4 Specialty Partners aims to reshape the DSO landscape: Q&A
After laying the groundwork for a solid foundation and team, Scottsbluff, Neb.-based Epic4 Specialty Partners is ready to leap into action for growth in 2025.
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Charges added against Boston dental office manager accused of unlicensed dentistry
A former dental office manager who was previously accused of practicing dentistry without a license is now being charged with unlawful use of a registration number and fraudulent use of a credit card, NECN reported Dec. 17.
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A 'flight simulator' for dental students: The newest tech in dentistry
The NYU College of Dentistry has built a custom virtual reality system to train dental students on how to administer local anesthesia, comparing the integration of VR to pilots training using a flight simulator.
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Dr. Zach Casagrande recognized for lifetime achievement
Zach Casagrande, DDS, has been recognized for his lifetime achievement for Invisalign treatment by Align Technology.
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10 states with the most DSO activity in 2024
California, Connecticut and Florida are among the states that had the most DSO deals during 2024.
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Imagen Dental Partners expands in Georgia
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners has added a Georgia partner to its network.
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American Dental Association invests in Pearl
The American Dental Association made a strategic investment in Pearl’s dental artificial intelligence platform.
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Number of dental schools in the U.S. since 1950
There were 30 more dental schools in the U.S. in 2023 than there were in 1950, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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US has more than 7,000 dental professional shortage areas: HRSA
There are currently 7,067 dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to new data from the Health Resources & Services Administration.
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6 DSOs expanding into new states in 30 days
Here are six DSOs and dental organizations that have recently entered new states, as reported by Becker's since Nov. 14:
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200+ DSO affiliations in 2024: State-by-state breakdown
Several DSOs acquired, opened or affiliated with hundreds of dental offices across the U.S. in 2024.
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Florida city could halt $600K water fluoridation project: 6 notes
Commissioners in Leesburg, Fla., could vote to stop a previously approved $600,000 project to add fluoride to the city’s water supply, WFTV9 reported Dec. 15.
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Alabama man arrested for attempted burglary at orthodontics office
A man was recently arrested and charged with breaking into an orthodontics office in Mobile, Ala., WKRG reported Dec. 16.
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Pennsylvania dental practice relocates into former restaurant building
A Pennsylvania dental practice has relocated into a building that previously housed a restaurant, according to a Dec. 14 report from North Penn Now.
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5 dental AI companies earning FDA clearances in 2024
Here are five dental AI companies that have received FDA approval in 2024, as reported by Becker's.
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