Today's Top 20 Stories
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ADA reaffirms benefits of water fluoridation amid new study
The American Dental Association has reaffirmed its stance on the benefits of water fluoridation, citing a recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics.
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The greatest challenges facing DSOs in 2025
DSOs will be tested on several fronts this year while facing staffing shortages, inflation, increased competition and more.
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Fluoride debate reaches new heights
The effects of water fluoridation have been heavily debated in recent months after new research questioned its impact on people's health.
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Iowa FQHC to open new clinic offering dental care
Community Health Center of Fort Dodge (Iowa) is opening a new federally qualified health center to expand access to dental care.
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Dentists step in following sudden closure of New York orthodontics practice
Dentists and orthodontists are offering help to patients affected by the sudden closure of Elmira, N.Y.-based Southern Tier Orthodontics, according to a Jan. 3 report from WENY News.
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ADA revises CERP standards: 4 notes
The American Dental Association Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition has revised its accreditation standards.
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Hawaii health center to renovate dental clinic, expand services
Kaunakakai, Hawaii-based Molokai Community Health Center is upgrading its dental clinic, according to a Jan. 2 report from The Molokai Dispatch.
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Affordable Care executive steps down
Dan Holtzclaw, DDS, is resigning from his role as director of specialty implant services at Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care.
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5 dental acquisitions in December
Here are five dental industry acquisitions that took place in December:
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Benevis releases report on the top oral healthcare trends: 5 things to know
Atlanta-based Benevis released a report on the trends shaping the current oral healthcare industry, according to a Jan. 2 news release from the company.
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4 updates on dentistry in Nevada
Here are four updates to know about the dental industry in Nevada, as reported by Becker's since Nov. 21:
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Minnesota dentist denied license reinstatement
A dentist in Woodbury, Minn., was denied a request to reinstate his license by the state appeals court, according to a Jan. 3 report from The Minnesota Star Tribune.
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New York orthodontics practice suddenly closes, declares bankruptcy
Elmira, N.Y.-based Southern Tier Orthodontics has abruptly closed, according to a Jan. 2 report from WETM 18.
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ADA releases guide outlining CDT codes for saliva tests: 7 notes for dentists
The American Dental Association released a new guide for using CDT codes when collecting and analyzing saliva samples for diagnostic purposes, according to a Jan. 2 news release from the ADA.
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Florida city votes against adding fluoride to its water supply
The Palm Bay (Fla.) City Council unanimously voted to keep fluoride out of the city's water supply, according to a Jan. 2 report from WESH 2.
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Texas practice to open 4 new locations in 2025
Austin, Texas-based Swish Dental is planning to open four new practice locations in 2025, according to a Dec. 31 report from Community Impact.
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The top challenges dentists will face in 2025
Remaining profitable, higher patient expectations and low reimbursement rates are a few of the biggest challenges that dentists expect to deal with in 2025.
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3 updates on the dental industry in Virginia in 10 days
Here are three headlines to know about Virginia's dental industry, as reported by Becker's since Dec. 23:
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Indiana dental practice agrees to pay $350K after data breach: 8 things to know
A dental practice in Indianapolis agreed to pay $350,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by the state following a ransomware attack and unauthorized access to patient information, according to a Dec. 31 report from Inside Indiana Business.
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Heartland Dental launches new campaign: 5 things to know
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental launched "Masters and Mentors", a new campaign to reinforce the DSO's commitment to its support model and culture, according to a Jan. 2 news release from the company.
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