Today's Top 20 Stories
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The Smilist expands into Massachusetts
Great Neck, N.Y.-based The Smilist added two practices in Massachusetts to its network, the DSO's first expansion into the state.
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How DSOs, dental practices can prepare for the next economic downturn
As the dental industry comes out of a tough couple of years for the economy, executives are looking for ways to protect their financial stability in case of a potential downturn.
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The actions 2 dentists took to adapt in a tough economy
Two dental leaders learned to pivot their operations to adapt to the challenging economic environment from the last couple of years.
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Best Medicare Advantage dental plans of 2024: Forbes
Humana, Aetna and Cigna were recently ranked by Forbes among the best Medicare Advantage dental plans.
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Illinois passes bill regulating third party financing for dental offices: 6 notes
The Illinois legislature recently approved a bill that will regulate third party financing in the dental industry.
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What dentists want from Medicaid, Medicare next
Many dentists are hesitant to participate in Medicaid or Medicare programs because of low reimbursements and administrative hassles.
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Exeter Hospital plans transition for pediatric dental services amid cuts: 7 notes
Exeter (N.H.) Hospital's two pediatric dental practices will be taken over by two dentists from Core Physicians, New Hampshire Public Radio reported Oct. 10.
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Medicaid reimbursements for adult vs. child dental services in all 50 states
The average Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursements as a percentage of average dentist charges is nearly 10% higher for child dental services than adult services, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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Oral surgery headlines to know from Q3
Here are eight updates on the oral surgery space to know that Becker's reported on during the third quarter of 2024:
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Georgia dental practice partners with Atlanta Falcons: 4 things to know
Atlanta-based 19th Street Dental is now an official associate partner of the Atlanta Falcons, according to an Oct. 15 news release.
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Bankruptcies, layoffs and closures: The big decisions facing dental leaders
Dental leaders have been forced to make some difficult decisions in the wake of a tough economic environment, staffing challenges and other obstacles facing the industry.
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Perceptive, PDS Health debut new dental imaging system: 6 notes
Boston-based Perceptive and Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health finished the first successful clinical study of a 3D intraoral optical coherence tomography dental imaging system, according to an Oct. 15 news release.
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West Virginia dentist opens new practice
Margaret Conde, DDS, recently opened Conde Family Dental in Buckhannon, W.V., My Buckhannon reported Oct. 14.
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The pandemic's 'far-reaching' impact on dentistry
Although the COVID-19 pandemic had long-lasting effects on dentistry, the lessons learned from this period could help the industry handle other future crises.
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10 lawsuits happening in dentistry this year
Here are 10 lawsuits happening in the dental industry so far in 2024, as reported by Becker's:
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Is dental staffing getting any better?
Staffing shortages have plagued the dental industry, creating an ongoing problem for dental practices and DSOs.
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6 DSOs growing in the Northeast in 1 month
Here are six DSOs and dental groups adding practices in the Northeast that Becker's has reported on since Sept. 11:
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American Dental Hygienists Association opposes ADA proposals: 5 notes
The American Dental Hygienists Association is opposing three proposed resolutions from the American Dental Association.
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Dentists report increasingly aggressive behavior from patients: 4 things to know
Thirty percent of dentists reported their safety being threatened by a patient, according to a new report from the American Dental Association.
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Oregon asks why more dentists don't accept Medicaid: 5 notes
The Oregon Health Authority researched why so many dentists in the state do not accept patients on Medicaid, according to an Oct. 13 report by Willamette Week.
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