Today's Top 20 Stories
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Florida surgeon general issues guidance against water fluoridation: 6 notes
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, MD, PhD, has recommended against community water fluoridation due to the potential neuropsychiatric risk associated with fluoride exposure.
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Dental industry updates in New York in 60 days
Here are 10 updates to know on New York's dental industry that Becker's has reported on since Sept. 12:
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Arkansas proposes to repeal water fluoridation mandate
Lawmakers in Arkansas filed legislation to repeal a state law requiring fluoride in drinking water, according to a Nov. 21 report by Arkansas Advocate.
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36% of US adults have dental debt: Report
More than one-third of adults in the U.S. have dental debt, according to the Commonwealth Fund's Biennial Health Insurance Survey.
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New charges added against Oklahoma dental assistant accused of assaulting patient
An Oklahoma dental assistant is facing multiple charges for assaulting unconscious patients, KOKH reported Nov. 22.
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Dental sleep medicine DSO adds new partner
Dental sleep medicine-focused DSO ApZme has partnered with Nneka Obi, DDS, in Hackensack, N.J.
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California dental practice breaks ground on new location
Preeti Nare, DDS, recently broke ground on a new dental office location in Suisun City, the Daily Republic reported Nov. 22.
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Maryland dental clinic reopens after months-long closure
The Carroll County Health Department dental clinic in Westminster, Md., reopened after going nearly a year without a dentist, The Baltimore Sun reported Nov. 22.
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4 dental private equity investments in 1 month
Here are four DSOs and dental organizations that have received private equity investments, as reported by Becker's since Oct. 29:
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Vermont struggles with lack of dental providers: 6 notes
The rate at which Vermont has lost dental providers over the last few years has led to poor oral health among residents, vtdigger reported Nov. 21.
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A rocky month for dental technology
The dental technology sector has had a difficult month as companies deal with a challenging business market, forcing some executives to make tough decisions to ensure stability and future success.
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Adult dental Medicaid reimbursement rates in 2024 vs. 2022
There are eight states where Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursement as a percentage of average dentist charges for adult dental services is at least 50% in 2024, up from seven states in 2022.
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Virginia dentist's license suspended for self-prescribing controlled drugs
The Virginia Board of Dentistry has suspended the dental license of Christina Mills, DDS, for prescribing controlled substances to herself and her children for non-therapeutic purposes.
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South Dakota dentist relocates practice
Rapid City, S.D.-based Wilson Park Dental has relocated its practice to a larger location.
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Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners expands into Texas
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners recently added its first Texas practice.
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Texas dental practice opens 2nd location
Fairbanks Dental Associates has expanded to two practice locations in Temple and Belton, Texas.
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Dentists warned of scam calls targeting their license: 5 things to know
The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs issued a warning to the public about phone scammers impersonating government officials to target dental professionals, according to a Nov. 20 news release from the agency.
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3Shape, Medit settle patent infringement case: 3 things to know
Intraoral scanner provider 3Shape and dental 3D scanner provider Medit settled U.S. patent infringement litigation, according to a Nov. 21 news release from 3Shape.
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Nevada adds regulations for dental therapists: 4 notes
The Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners recently adopted new regulations for dental therapists.
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California tackles dentistry issues: 4 new laws
California has passed several laws this year to improve workforce shortages, boost funding for dental initiatives and increase accessibility.
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