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  1. More dentists performing hygiene services due to staff shortages
    Thirty percent of dentists are doing more hygiene procedures compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the American Dental Association.
  2. Iowa dentist surrenders license for practicing 'harmful' dentistry
    A dentist in Iowa who performed a root canal on a patient while intoxicated surrendered his license, according to an Oct. 11 report by Iowa Capital Dispatch.
  3. Dental College of Georgia recovers from Hurricane Helene aftermath: 6 notes
    The Dental College of Georgia has reopened and is working to support its community after Hurricane Helene.
  1. Specialty dentists per capita in 26 states
    Hawaii has the highest number of specialty dentists per capita out of any state, with 7.69 specialists for every 100,000 residents.
  2. Pediatric dental group opens Pennsylvania practice
    Advanced Pediatric Dentistry opened a practice location in York, Pa.
  3. California man charged with practicing dentistry without a license
    A California man was recently charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry, KRON reported Oct. 11. 
  4. Medicaid disenrollment leads to jump in emergency room visits: 4 notes for dental leaders
    The end of continuous Medicaid enrollment has led to an increase in the number of uninsured emergency room visits, according to new data released by Epic Research. 

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  1. Changes for California dental practices coming in 2025: 10 things to know
    A number of new laws recently passed in California affecting the dental industry will go into effect Jan. 1, 2025, according to an Oct. 10 news release from the California Dental Association.
  2. 36% of dentists have dropped insurers in the last year: Report
    About 36% of dentists have dropped one or more networks in the past year, according to a new report from the American Dental Association.
  3. What owners have done at their practices in 2024
    Owner dentists have been busy at their practices in 2024, adding new equipment, technology and staff members while also dropping out of some insurance networks, according to a survey from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute. 
  4. Burnout pushes dentists to leave industry: 3 notes
    Nearly 60% of dentists who reported "major" career stress are considering changing careers or retiring early, according to a new report from the American Dental Association.

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  1. Northeast Ohio Medical University breaks ground on new dental school
    Cleveland-based Northeast Ohio Medical University has begun construction on its Bitonte College of Dentistry.
  2. Ohio dentist opens practice to fill shortages
    Lydia Ellerhorst, DDS, recently opened a dental practice in Mantua, Ohio, to help fill gaps in care, the Record-Courier reported Oct. 11. 
  3. The next technology that could revolutionize dentistry
    Although MRI machines are not new, their introduction to the dental industry can lead to big changes in patient care.
  4. How a fourth-generation dentist uses her family legacy to lead her practice
    Ilona Casellini, DMD, comes from a family with more than 100 years of dentistry experience, which helps her to successfully lead her plos Angeles practice.
  5. Imagen Dental Partners continues adding in Oklahoma
    Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners added a dental practice in Jay, Okla., to its network.
  6. California ballot measure could increase Medi-Cal dental budget by 10%: 4 notes
    The California Dental Association is urging dentists to vote "yes" on a ballot measure that could help increase funding for the Medi-Cal dental budget.
  7. States remove mental health questions from dental licensure applications: 8 notes
    Several states have removed stigmatizing mental health questions from their dental licensure applications. 
  8. Open Dental adds Bola voice AI to its software
    Open Dental, a practice management software developer, partnered with Bola AI to integrate Bola's artificial intelligence voice program.
  9. Cost of a dental exam in the best states for dental health
    In Connecticut, the highest-ranked state for dental health, the average cost of a dental exam is $194.

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