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  1. Dental spending jumped $4B: 5 things to know
    Dental spending in the U.S. increased by $4 billion between 2022 and 2023, according to data from the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute.
  2. Florida endodontics group partners with private equity firm
    Mid-Florida Endodontics, a specialty group with 10 locations across the state, has partnered with SRM Equity Partners, a private equity firm.
  3. Salt Dental Partners expands in Washington, DC
    Phoenix-based Salt Dental Partners added a new partner practice in Washington, D.C.
  1. Florida city halts water fluoridation after surgeon general recommendation: 5 notes
    Port St. Lucie, Fla., has temporarily stopped adding fluoride to its water supply after Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, MD, PhD, spoke against the practice last month, WPTV reported Dec. 19.
  2. The dental specialty poised for growth in 2025
    Regulatory changes and a continued focus on preventive care are just a couple of factors that are expected to drive significant growth in pediatric dentistry.
  3. Dr. Sodabeh Etminan 1st dentist selected for Obama Foundation Leaders Program
    Sodabeh Etminan, DMD, recently became the first dentist selected for the Obama Foundation Leaders Program. 
  4. Smile Source appoints chief dental officer
    Kingwood, Texas-based Smile Source has appointed Jeff Osborne, DDS, as chief dental officer.

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  1. Imagen Dental Partners adds Minnesota practice
    Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners has expanded its network in Minnesota.
  2. Aspen Dental opens practices in 4 states
    Chicago-based Aspen Dental has opened four new practice locations in four states, according to information shared with Becker's.
  3. Dentsply Sirona faces new class action lawsuit: 5 notes
    Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law has filed a class action lawsuit against dental products and equipment manufacturer Dentsply Sirona.
  4. Dental Care Alliance in 2024: 11 headlines to know
    Here are 11 updates to know about Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance that Becker's reported on in 2024, including executive appointments and practice additions:

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  1. How this NYU clinical director is advancing disability dental care: Q&A
    Expanding access to dental care for individuals with disabilities is a passion and top priority for the new clinical director at an NYU Dentistry oral health center.
  2. Florida city votes to remove fluoride from water supply
    The Tavares (Fla.) City Council voted to remove fluoride from the city's water supply, according to a Dec. 18 report from FOX 35.
  3. 5 states with the fewest dental shortage areas
    Delaware currently has the fewest dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to data from the Health Resources & Services Administration.
  4. 5 states with the most dental shortage areas
    California currently has the most dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to data from the Health Resources & Services Administration.
  5. Innovate 32 partners with Tennessee practice
    Nashville, Tenn.-based Innovate 32 partnered with a dental practice in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
  6. Dentsply Sirona expands digital workflow platform for DSOs
    Dentsply Sirona has expanded its cloud-based platform to support DSOs. 
  7. Sage Dental's growth in 2024: 7 moves
    Here are seven moves from Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental this year:
  8. Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics office in Texas sold
    Property housing a Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics office in Dallas was recently sold to a private 1031 exchange investor.
  9. Florida city moves forward with water fluoridation project after debate: 3 notes
    Commissioners in Leesburg, Fla., voted to move forward with a $600,000 project to add fluoride to the city’s water supply, the Daily Commercial reported Dec. 17.

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