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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  1. 60+ dental mergers, acquisitions in 2024
    Here are more than 60 dental industry mergers and acquisitions that Becker's reported on in 2024:
  2. 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. 
  3. 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.
  4. 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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    Specialty DSOs are finishing up a year filled with new partnerships, investments and network milestones. 
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  3. Dental implants are changing dentistry's trajectory
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  4. 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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  1. 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.
  2. Arizona dental practice to open new location
    A pediatric dental practice in Arizona is set to open its sixth location.
  3. 20+ notable DSO milestones in 2024
    Here are 18 DSOs that accomplished major milestones in 2024, including network expansions, new programs and technology innovations. 
  4. 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. 
  5. 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:
  6. 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.
  7. '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. 
  8. 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.
  9. 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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