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  1. 3 dentists earn reelection to Congress
    Three dentists who are supported by the American Dental Political Action Committee were reelected to Congress. 
  2. California minimum wage to increase: 4 notes for dentists
    The minimum wage in California is set to increase Jan. 1, impacting dental practices, according to a Nov. 14 news release from the California Dental Association. 
  3. Dr. Leroy Venn opens 4th orthodontics practice
    Smile Studio Orthodontics, led by Leroy Venn, DDS, opened a practice in Carrollton, Ga.
  1. 3 Alaska dentists plead no contest in fraud case
    Three Alaska dentists pleaded no contest to one misdemeanor count of medical assistance fraud, Alaska Public Radio reported Nov. 14.  
  2. 5 updates on specialty DSOs
    Here are five updates to know on five specialty DSOs that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 24:
  3. Florida retail building with PDS Health practice sold for $3.4M
    A retail property in Orlando, Fla., that includes a PDS Health practice was recently sold for $3.4 million, rebusinessonline.com reported Nov. 14. 
  4. Texas woman arrested for unlicensed dentistry
    A Texas woman is accused of practicing dentistry without a license, according to a Nov. 14 report by Click2Houston.

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  1. 7 things to know about the best dental school in the world
    The University of Michigan School of Dentistry in Ann Arbor was recently ranked as the best dental school in the world by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.
  2. How dental care is evolving in the worst states for dental health
    Arkansas, Louisiana and West Virginia were recently ranked among the worst states for dental health in the U.S.
  3. Pediatric dental practice opens California location
    Sacramento, Calif.-based Children's Choice Dental Care has opened a practice in Bakersfield, Calif., according to a Nov. 13 report by Bakersfield.com.
  4. Solventum launches 3D printed clear aligner attachments
    Solventum, formerly known as 3M Health Care, introduced 3M Clarity Precision Grip Attachments for clear aligners.

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  1. Washington dental board suspends license of Hawaii dentist
    The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission indefinitely suspended the license of Karen Sheppard, DDS, a dentist in Hawaii.
  2. More females graduated dental school than males in 2023: 7 things to know
    There were more female graduates from dental schools compared to male graduates in 2023, according to data from the American Dental Association.
  3. Dental365 opens expanded pediatric office in New York
    Little Smiles of Port Washington (N.Y.) has reopened in a new office and has expanded its services to include orthodontics. 
  4. Idaho man sentenced for extortion attempt against Florida orthodontist
    An Idaho man was recently sentenced for a hacking and extortion scheme that involved several organizations and businesses, including a Florida orthodontics office. 
  5. Max Surgical Specialty Management hits 25-practice milestone
    Hackensack, N.J.-based Max Surgical Specialty Management has reached 25 practice locations and expanded its surgeon network by nearly 60% in 2024.
  6. North Carolina college to launch dental hygiene program: 5 things to know
    The Wilkesboro, N.C.-based Wilkes Community College of Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a dental hygiene program, according to a Nov. 13 report by Wilkes Journal-Patriot.
  7. How Trump's 2nd term could impact dentistry
    Less regulation, the impact on debt markets and products becoming more affordable are three ways that Donald Trump's second presidential term may affect dentistry.
  8. Dental365 provides care to 100+ veterans during free dentistry event
    New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 provided dental care to more than 100 veterans during its Free Day of Dentistry Nov. 10. 
  9. Insurance reform, bankruptcies and more: 4 predictions for dentistry in 2025
    Many dental industry leaders are looking ahead to 2025 and what the year will bring for dentistry.

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