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  1. CMS now accepting electronic Medicare dental claims: 5 notes
    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services began accepting and processing claims for Medicare dental services July 1. 
  2. What dental leaders told us in July
    This month, several dental industry leaders spoke with Becker's about the most pressing issues and trends in the field, including artificial intelligence, staffing shortages and inflation. 
  3. 7 oral surgery updates to know
    From cybersecurity threats to new practices, here are seven oral surgery-related updates Becker's has reported on since May 29: 

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  1. Dr. Mark Murphy appointed executive director of the International Academy of Sleep
    Mark Murphy, DDS, was recently appointed executive director of the International Academy of Sleep. 
  2. Specialized Dental Partners continues expansion in South Carolina
    Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners recently added a South Carolina practice to its network. 
  3. It's a game of 'musical chairs and Russian dolls': DSO exec on consolidation
    Patience is an important virtue for DSOs to hold for the rest of 2024 and beyond, as consolidation in the dental industry could pick up with large, well-funded DSOs beginning to acquire smaller groups. 
  4. Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut CEO to retire
    Dennis Wilson, president and CEO of Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut, is planning to retire Dec. 31, 2024.

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  1. California dental practice relocates
    Montecito, Calif.-based Riviera Smiles, led by Ana Martinez, DDS, has relocated to Carpinteria, Calif., according to a July 24 report by coastalview.com.
  2. Virginia clinic sees 36% increase in dental visits after expansion: 5 notes
    A Virginia clinic saw a 36% increase in visits after expanding its dental facility, the Fauquier Times reported July 25. 
  3. ZimVie launches dental implant product portfolio in the US
    ZimVie, the dental spinoff company of Zimmer Biomet, launched its GenTek Genuine Restorative Components product portfolio in the U.S.
  4. Align Technology hits $1B in Q2 revenue: 10 notes 
    Invisalign manufacturer Align Technology surpassed $1 billion in total revenues during the second quarter of 2024, according to a July 24 financial report.

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  1. Ohio joins interstate dental compact
    Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a number of bills into law July 24, including one that enters the state into the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.
  2. 8 dental Medicaid, Medicare updates to know
    From CMS proposals to states initiatives, here are eight dental-related Medicaid and Medicare updates Becker's has reported on so far in July:
  3. Illinois dental practice adds Yomi dental implant robot
    Chicago Surgical Specialists recently added the Yomi dental implant robot to its practice.
  4. What PDS Health's CEO envisions next after hitting 1K practices
    Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health recently added its 1,000th support practice, but the healthcare support organization will continue advocating for medical-dental integration. 
  5. Dental Care Alliance's big year: 5 moves
    Although we are only halfway through 2024, Dental Care Alliance has already had a notable year filled with new milestones and accomplishments. 
  6. What's next for pediatric dentistry
    While several strides have been made to improve access to care for pediatric dental patients, demand is expected to continue for providers in this field, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. 
  7. 7 Pennsylvania dental updates in 50 days
    Here are seven updates on the dental industry that Becker's has reported on since June 5:
  8. U of Colorado creates geriatric dental medicine fellowship
    The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine is launching a geriatric dental medicine fellowship program.
  9. Pearl generates record-breaking $58M investment
    Dental AI company Pearl raised $58 million in series B funding, marking the largest ever investment in dental AI technology.

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