Today's Top 20 Stories
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Benevis cares for 600,000+ patients in 2024
Atlanta-based Benevis provided care to more than 600,000 patients in 2024, with 82% relying on Medicaid or CHIP plans.
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UConn dental school to increase tuition
The University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in Farmington approved a tuition increase, according to a Dec. 11 report by Eyewitness News 3.
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Alabama Dental Association pushes for medical loss ratio: 7 things to know
The Alabama Dental Association has launched a campaign advocating for dental insurance reform legislation, including a medical loss ratio, according to a Dec. 11 report by WSFA 12.
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60+ dental mergers, acquisitions in 2024
Here are more than 60 dental industry mergers and acquisitions that Becker's reported on in 2024:
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AAO monitoring research on microplastic exposure from clear aligners: 5 notes
The American Association of Orthodontists is examining the potential effects of microplastic exposure from clear aligners.
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Suspended Virginia dentist surrenders license
Christina Mills, DDS, a dentist in Culpepper, Va., has voluntarily surrendered her dental license to practice dentistry in the state.
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North American Dental Group opens Ohio practice
Complete Dental Care, an affiliate of Pittsburgh-based North American Dental Group, has opened an office in Bellaire, Ohio.
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Where 7 specialty DSOs stand headed into 2025
Specialty DSOs are finishing up a year filled with new partnerships, investments and network milestones.
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Meet the leaders of 10 DSO giants
The leaders of the largest DSOs in the U.S. oversee networks of thousands of dental practices and dental professionals.
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Dental implants are changing dentistry's trajectory
Dental implant therapy and technology has been a big advancement for the dental industry leading to better patient outcomes as well as removing barriers to care.
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Dental workforce model legislation accepted: 5 things to know
The Health and Human Services Task Force of the American Legislative Exchange Council adopted model legislation to address issues in the dental workforce, according to a Dec. 11 news release from the American Dental Association.
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Medicaid redetermination process leads to drop in dental benefits enrollment: 5 notes
The end of the Public Health Emergency in 2023 has led to a decrease in enrollment for dental benefits, according to the 2024 Dental Benefits Report from the National Association of Dental Plans.
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Arizona dental practice to open new location
A pediatric dental practice in Arizona is set to open its sixth location.
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20+ notable DSO milestones in 2024
Here are 18 DSOs that accomplished major milestones in 2024, including network expansions, new programs and technology innovations.
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Florida legislators make 2nd attempt at authorizing dental therapists: 4 notes
Two Florida legislators have filed bills to establish dental therapy in the state, Florida Politics reported Dec. 11.
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6 DSOs growing in the South in 3 weeks
Here are six DSOs and dental organizations expanding their networks in the South that Becker's has reported on since Nov. 21:
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Patterson to be acquired for $4.1B: 7 things to know
Patient Square Capital has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Patterson Cos. for more than $4 billion, according to a Dec. 11 news release from Patterson.
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'We’re running our own race': MB2 Dental exec on the DPO's big year
Dallas-based MB2 Dental is wrapping up a year filled with extensive growth and is gearing up for even more success in 2025.
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New York woman charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry out of apartment
A New York woman has been charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry out of her apartment kitchen.
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Dental practice to take over former bank building
A pediatric dental practice is relocating into the building of a former bank, according to a Dec. 10 report by The Daily Record.
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