Today's Top 20 Stories
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The actions 4 dentists would take to help alleviate staffing shortages
Staffing shortages, especially when it comes to dental hygienists and dental assistants, have been an ongoing problem for the dental industry with no concrete solution.
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Dr. Ahmed Farag named dental director of Oregon
The Oregon Health Authority appointed Ahmed Farag, DDS, as its next dental director.
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5 dental supply updates to know
A dental lab that recently rebranded and four other dental supply updates to know:
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MB2 Dental's PE owner eyes dental system's sale
Charlesbank Capital Partners is planning a strategic review of Dallas-based MB2 Dental, which could result in the private equity firm selling its stake, according to a July 25 report by PE Hub.
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Lyon College breaks ground on 1st dental school in Arkansas
Batesville, Ark.-based Lyon College broke ground on a dental school in Little Rock, Ark., the state's first, according to a July 25 report by K8 News.
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CMS now accepting electronic Medicare dental claims: 5 notes
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services began accepting and processing claims for Medicare dental services July 1.
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What dental leaders told us in July
This month, several dental industry leaders spoke with Becker's about the most pressing issues and trends in the field, including artificial intelligence, staffing shortages and inflation.
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7 oral surgery updates to know
From cybersecurity threats to new practices, here are seven oral surgery-related updates Becker's has reported on since May 29:
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Penn Dental faculty allege declining education quality, retaliatory environment: 5 notes
Faculty at Penn Dental Medicine in Philadelphia have expressed concerns about the dental school's alleged declining quality and retaliatory environment under its dean, Mark Wolff, DDS, PhD, The Daily Pennsylvanian reported July 24.
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Dr. Mark Murphy appointed executive director of the International Academy of Sleep
Mark Murphy, DDS, was recently appointed executive director of the International Academy of Sleep.
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Specialized Dental Partners continues expansion in South Carolina
Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners recently added a South Carolina practice to its network.
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It's a game of 'musical chairs and Russian dolls': DSO exec on consolidation
Patience is an important virtue for DSOs to hold for the rest of 2024 and beyond, as consolidation in the dental industry could pick up with large, well-funded DSOs beginning to acquire smaller groups.
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Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut CEO to retire
Dennis Wilson, president and CEO of Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut, is planning to retire Dec. 31, 2024.
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California dental practice relocates
Montecito, Calif.-based Riviera Smiles, led by Ana Martinez, DDS, has relocated to Carpinteria, Calif., according to a July 24 report by coastalview.com.
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Virginia clinic sees 36% increase in dental visits after expansion: 5 notes
A Virginia clinic saw a 36% increase in visits after expanding its dental facility, the Fauquier Times reported July 25.
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ZimVie launches dental implant product portfolio in the US
ZimVie, the dental spinoff company of Zimmer Biomet, launched its GenTek Genuine Restorative Components product portfolio in the U.S.
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Align Technology hits $1B in Q2 revenue: 10 notes
Invisalign manufacturer Align Technology surpassed $1 billion in total revenues during the second quarter of 2024, according to a July 24 financial report.
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Ohio joins interstate dental compact
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a number of bills into law July 24, including one that enters the state into the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.
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8 dental Medicaid, Medicare updates to know
From CMS proposals to states initiatives, here are eight dental-related Medicaid and Medicare updates Becker's has reported on so far in July:
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Illinois dental practice adds Yomi dental implant robot
Chicago Surgical Specialists recently added the Yomi dental implant robot to its practice.
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