Today's Top 20 Stories
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Facial pain center suffers data breach
The Facial Pain Center, an eight-office practice in Minnesota, recently suffered a data breach affecting more than 1,800 individuals.
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Wisconsin dental practice to combine locations at new facility
MAC Dental Centers is set to break ground on a new facility later in August, combining its two existing locations.
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Colorado college launches dental hygiene program, facility
Colorado Mountain College Vail Valley at Edwards launched a new dental hygiene program and opened a new facility for the program, according to an Aug. 22 report by Vail Daily.
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Former Marquette dentistry director dies
Richard Hagner, DDS, former clinical director at the Marquette University School of Dentistry, died at age 70, the school said Aug. 25.
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Patterson Dental integrates Bola voice AI
Patterson Dental partnered with Bola AI to add a voice artificial intelligence program within its practice management software.
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North Carolina dental clinic served with eviction notice
The St. Mary's Health Center Medical and Dental Clinic in Wilmington, N.C., was recently served with an eviction notice by the Basilica of St. Mary, WECT reported Aug. 25.
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Dr. Mark Wolff reappointed dean at Penn School of Dental Medicine
Mark Wolff, DDS, PhD, was reappointed dean at the Penn School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia through June 30, 2030.
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Dentists criticize Alabama dental board for overstepping its authority
Multiple dentists have spoken out against the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners, claiming that the board has acted outside of its authority on a number of occasions, according to an Aug. 25 report by Alabama Daily News.
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Noncompete ban struck down: What it means for dentists
A federal judge in Texas ruled against the Federal Trade Commission's April 2024 ban on noncompete clauses in employment contracts.
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American Academy of Pediatrics pushes back against NTP fluoride report: 6 notes
The American Academy of Pediatrics reiterated its support for the use of fluoride in caries prevention after the National Toxicology Program published a report linking higher levels of fluoride exposure with lower IQ in children.
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Dental365 acquires New Jersey office
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 acquired Florham Park (N.J.) Dental Excellence.
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American Association of Orthodontists concerned over Invisalign ads: 5 notes
The president of the American Association of Orthodontists wrote a letter to Align Technology expressing its concerns about ads for the Invisalign Palatal Expander System.
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How the DSO field has evolved and where it's headed next: Exec
The DSO field could be looking ahead to an interesting future as companies work through current economic challenges, one industry leader says.
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7 dental industry updates in Tennessee
Here are seven dental industry updates taking place in Tennessee that Becker's has reported on since July 2:
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Dental implant industry to grow $2B by 2028
The global dental implants market size is projected to grow by $1.94 billion between 2024 and 2028.
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Oregon college earns CODA approval for dental hygiene program
Grants Pass, Ore.-based Rogue Community College received accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation for its new dental hygiene program.
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Align Technology launches Invisalign promo program at Costco
Tempe, Ariz.-based Align Technology has partnered with Costco to create a promotional pilot program for Invisalign treatment.
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5 dental industry executive moves in 3 days
There has been increased activity in the dental industry when it comes to executive moves, with four appointments and one resignation in the past three days.
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Illinois pediatric dental practice opens 2nd location
Brush Pediatric Dentistry opened a practice in Downers Grove, Ill., its second office location.
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Dental organizations double down on opposition to NIH restructuring bill: 6 notes
Several dental organizations signed a letter opposing a proposal to restructure the National Institutes of Health.
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