Today's Top 20 Stories
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Car crashes into Florida dental office
A car crashed into Orange Grove Dental Care in New Port Richey, Fla., on Dec. 3, WFLA reported.
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More Florida cities weigh water fluoridation: 7 notes
More Florida cities have begun weighing the continuation of water fluoridation after the state's surgeon general advised against the practice.
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Dentsply Sirona appoints interim CFO
Dental supply company Dentsply Sirona has hired Herman Cueto as interim CFO, effective immediately.
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Medical-dental DSO expands into Connecticut
Roseland, N.J.-based Abra Health recently added its first practices in Connecticut.
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Maryland, Virginia maintain support of water fluoridation: 5 things to know
Officials from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., are committed to their stance supporting water fluoridation, according to a Dec. 2 report from CBS affiliate WUSA 9.
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Pennsylvania leader to reintroduce bill restoring Medicaid dental coverage
Pennsylvania State Senate Democratic leader Jay Costa announced plans to reintroduce a bill that would restore dental care coverage for Medicare beneficiaries.
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Where the ADHA stands on the state of the dental workforce: 5 things to know
The ongoing shortage of dental hygienists and dental assistants throughout the industry workforce has been an ongoing issue in dentistry.
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7 dental technology updates from November
From a class-action lawsuit to worldwide layoffs, here are seven dental technology updates to know that Becker's reported on in November:
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The states with the most DSO activity in November
Florida, New York and Massachusetts were the states where DSOs and dental groups were most active with practice additions, acquisitions and openings during November.
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3 DSOs entering Nevada
Here are three DSOs that have added their first practices in Nevada since 2023:
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MegaGen plans to 'restore the glory' of Biolase after acquisition: 6 notes
Dr. Kwang Bum Park, the CEO of South Korean-based MegaGen Implant Co., said the dental implant company plans to "restore the glory" of Biolase after its acquisition of the dental laser manufacturer.
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SmileDirectClub to refund $4.8M to consumers: 6 notes
SmileDirectClub plans to pay $4.8 million in refunds to more than 28,000 consumers who were improperly charged by the former teledentistry company.
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NYU Dentistry oral health center names Dr. Rita Bilello as clinical director
The NYU Dentistry Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities has named Rita Bilello, DDS, as clinical director.
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Wisconsin could approve dental therapists in 2025
Dental therapists could be officially approved to practice in Wisconsin in 2025, according to a Nov. 29 report by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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The 10 states with the worst dental health
Arkansas was ranked as the state with the worst dental health, earning a score of 58.23 out of 100, according to a Nov. 29 report from OnFocus.
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PDS Health adds 2 Florida practices
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health expanded its network in Florida with two additions in November.
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The 10 states with the best dental health
Hawaii was ranked as the state with the best dental health, earning a dental score of 86.78 out of 100, according to a Nov. 29 report from OnFocus.
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Florida city leaders to discuss ending water fluoridation: 6 notes
City council members in Tavares, Fla., plan to discuss removing fluoride from the city’s drinking water during their next meeting, WFTV9 reported Dec. 2.
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Rock Dental Brands gets $90M in PE investments: 6 notes
Little Rock, Ark.-based Rock Dental Brands secured $90 million in private equity funding to fuel its expansion efforts, Talk Business & Politics reported Dec. 2.
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Dental365 continues growth in New York
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 recently acquired the office of Joseph Pantaleo, DDS, in Smithtown, N.Y.
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