Today's Top 20 Stories
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Missouri dental practice begins expansion project
A Missouri dental practice has begun an expansion project that will add five treatment rooms to its office.
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Pacific Dental Services Foundation awards $60K in dental assistant scholarships
The Pacific Dental Services Foundation recently awarded more than $60,000 in scholarships to 17 dental assisting students.
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ADA pushes back against new fluoride research review: 7 things to know
The American Dental Association reiterated its support for water fluoridation after a new research review claimed that the practice is less effective.
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University of Pikeville breaks ground on new dental school
The University of Pikeville (Ky.) recently broke ground on its upcoming dental school.
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Hurricane Helene causes shortage of IV fluid: 8 notes for dentists
Dentists are being encouraged to conserve IV fluid after a major supplier was damaged by Hurricane Helene.
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Why New England is a hotspot for DSO growth
New England's supply of dentists, patient demand and dental school landscape have made it a valuable area for one DSO to operate in.
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Qualitas Dental Partners' 'thoughtful' approach to network expansion
Sharon, Mass.-based Qualitas Dental Partners chooses to be selective of potential partners, spending time to thoroughly vet practices and ensure they align with its values.
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8 updates on dentistry in California in 3 weeks
Here are eight headlines on the dental industry in California, as reported by Becker's since Sept. 12:
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Pennsylvania dentist denied COVID insurance coverage payout: 8 things to know
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied a dentist's COVID-19 insurance claim, reversing the ruling of lower courts.
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Dental manufacturer acquires endodontic instrument producer: 5 notes
HuFriedyGroup, a dental products manufacturer, acquired SS White Dental, according to an Oct. 4 news release.
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AAOMS installs Dr. David Morrison as president
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons named David Morrison, DMD, as president for the 2024-25 term.
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10 states with the worst dental care habits
Arkansas is ranked as the state where residents have the worst dental care habits, according to a new study by San Antonio-based Celebrate Dental and Braces.
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10 states with the best dental care habits
Connecticut is ranked as the state where residents have the best dental care habits, according to a new study by San Antonio-based Celebrate Dental and Braces.
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2 Louisiana dental practices merge
Two Louisiana dental practices have merged to enhance the patient experience.
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Tend opens New York location
Nashville, Tenn.-based Tend recently opened a practice location in New York City, according to an Oct. 3 report by Lic Post.
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Atlanta man charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry
An Atlanta man who referred to himself as a "top veneer specialist" has been charged with practicing dentistry without a license, WSB-TV reported Oct. 3.
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Average Medicaid reimbursement for child dental services in every state
The national average Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursements as a percentage of average dentist charges for child dental services in 2024 is 39.2%, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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Pacific Dental Services Foundation office named a Certified Autism Center
The Pacific Dental Services Foundation’s Dentists for Special Needs office in Phoenix, Ariz., is the first dental office in the U.S. to be named a Certified Autism Center.
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Dental associations step up to help dentists recover from Hurricane Helene: 5 notes
Several state dental groups have created relief funds to help residents and dental practices in need of assistance after Hurricane Helene.
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Connecticut Dental Association reaffirms support for fluoride following court ruling: 5 notes
The Connecticut State Dental Association has reaffirmed its support for water fluoridation after a federal judge ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency must address the impact of fluoride in drinking water.
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