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  1. Most Medicare Advantage dental plans do not meet quality standards, study says
    A study conducted by researchers at Mass General Brigham uncovered that less than 10% of Medicare Advantage plans offered a dental benefit that met quality standards, according to a Dec. 26 news release. 
  2. Dental365 to launch clinical learning platform
    New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 announced a new learning platform for its clinicians.
  3. Minnesota dental clinic to close after 60 years
    A dental clinic in St. Paul, Minn., which has been open for 60 years is on the verge of closing due to insufficient funding, according to a Dec. 26 report from FOX 9.
  1. Corporate Transparency Act deadline extended: 6 notes for dentists
    The filing deadline for the Corporate Transparency Act was extended to Jan. 13, 2025, according to a Dec. 26 news release from the American Dental Association.
  2. 3 new DSOs launching in 2024
    Here are three new DSOs that launched in 2024, as reported by Becker's:
  3. 4 Illinois dental laws going into effect in 2025
    Here are four laws impacting the Illinois dental industry that go into effect Jan. 1, 2025, according to a Dec. 23 news release from the Illinois State Dental Society.
  4. Maryland dental school searching for new assistant dean
    The University of Maryland at Baltimore School of Dentistry is looking for a new assistant dean for equity, diversity and inclusion, according to a Dec. 25 report by Campus Reform.

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  1. 24 million Americans live in dental care shortage areas: Study
    More than 24 million Americans live in dental care shortage areas, according to a Dec. 23 study published by JAMA Network.
  2. The integration of medical-dental care is still lacking
    While there has been an increased push and awareness for the integration of oral and overall healthcare, the integration with dentistry is still behind other medical areas.
  3. 25 dental deals totaling $9B+ from 2024
    Here are 25 private equity investments, acquisitions and more that shaped the dental industry in 2024, as reported by Becker's. 
  4. Align Technology, ADA, AAO hit with antitrust lawsuit: 4 notes
    Align Technology, the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists are facing an antitrust lawsuit alleging that the organizations conspired to eliminate SmileDirectClub from the dental market.

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  1. 400+ dentists making headlines in 2024
    Hundreds of dentists made headlines this year for their notable leadership appointments, innovative dental work, practice openings and more.
  2. Wisconsin woman accused of practicing dentistry without a license
    A Wisconsin woman is being investigated for allegedly practicing dentistry without a license, NBC affiliate TMJ4 reported Dec. 23.
  3. MB2 Dental's big 2024: 10 headlines to know
    From expanding into new states to additional investments, here are 10 updates on Dallas-based MB2 Dental, as reported by Becker's in 2024:
  4. Gentle Dental opens Nevada practice
    Gentle Dental, a brand of Inglewood, Calif.-based InterDent, opened a practice location in North Las Vegas, Nev.
  5. Hiring woes spark increased competition in specialty dentistry
    Staffing shortages have made it hard for specialty dental practices to expand, according to Alex Mehler, DMD, Aspen Dental's vice president of endodontic support services.
  6. Technology, DSOs, insurance and more: Dentistry's 2025 forecast
    Dentists can expect to see continued innovation with technology and more reforms for dental insurers next year, according to Huzefa Kapadia, DDS. 
  7. What does 2025 have in store for dentistry? 3 predictions
    Many dentists are expecting to be faced with several challenges next year as the industry deals with increased consolidation, inflation and low reimbursement rates.
  8. Imagen Dental Partners continues expansion in Georgia
    Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners has added its second Georgia practice in six days.
  9. No evidence of low IQ among children from fluoridated water use: Study
    A new study from the University of Queensland in Australia discovered that early-life exposure to fluoride does not have any measurable impact on IQ scores in children.

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