Today's Top 20 Stories
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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.
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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.
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Smile Source appoints chief dental officer
Kingwood, Texas-based Smile Source has appointed Jeff Osborne, DDS, as chief dental officer.
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Imagen Dental Partners adds Minnesota practice
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners has expanded its network in Minnesota.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Innovate 32 partners with Tennessee practice
Nashville, Tenn.-based Innovate 32 partnered with a dental practice in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Dentsply Sirona expands digital workflow platform for DSOs
Dentsply Sirona has expanded its cloud-based platform to support DSOs.
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Sage Dental's growth in 2024: 7 moves
Here are seven moves from Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental this year:
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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.
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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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5 new dental schools in 2024
Here are five universities and colleges opening and breaking ground on new dental schools that Becker's has reported on in 2024:
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Aspen Dental celebrates 10 years of social initiatives: 7 things to know
Chicago-based Aspen Dental reached the 10-year mark of expanding access to dental care through its social impact programs, according to a Dec. 18 news release from the DSO.
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Northwell Health opens multispecialty dental office in New York
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health opened its eighth outpatient dental practice in Lake Success, N.Y.
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Florida approves dental care grant program for veterans
The Florida Cabinet voted to allocate $1 million in funding for dental programs designed for veterans, according to a Dec. 17 news release.
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