Today's Top 20 Stories
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'We’re running our own race': MB2 Dental exec on the DPO's big year
Dallas-based MB2 Dental is wrapping up a year filled with extensive growth and is gearing up for even more success in 2025.
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New York woman charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry out of apartment
A New York woman has been charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry out of her apartment kitchen.
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Dental practice to take over former bank building
A pediatric dental practice is relocating into the building of a former bank, according to a Dec. 10 report by The Daily Record.
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Marquette University opens urgent care dental clinic
The Marquette University School of Dentistry has opened the Delta Dental Urgent and Special Care Clinic.
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North Carolina college gets $500K grant to launch dental assistant program
Weldon, N.C.-based Halifax Community College has received a $500,000 grant for the creation of a dental assistant program.
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3 dental layoffs in 2024
Here are three layoffs happening in the dental industry affecting more than 1,000 individuals, as reported by Becker's in 2024:
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Dental real estate company acquires 19 properties
Chicago-based National Dental Healthcare REIT, a dental real estate company, acquired 19 properties across nine states.
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Former Walmart exec joins Elite Dental Partners as CEO
Victoria Yu, DDS, has joined Elite Dental Partners as the DSO's first female CEO and chief dental officer, according to a Dec. 10 news release shared with Becker's.
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Espire Dental expands into Pacific Northwest
Denver-based Espire Dental recently expanded its network into the Pacific Northwest region.
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Beacon Oral Specialists expands network in South Carolina
Dallas-based Beacon Oral Specialists recently added a South Carolina partner to its network.
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Virginia court dismisses lawsuit challenging interstate dental compact: 6 notes
A Virginia court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state's participation in the interstate Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.
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MB2 comes to Iowa, its 44th state
Dallas-based MB2 Dental has made its first practice addition in Iowa, marking the 44th state in its nationwide network.
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US Oral Surgery Management feeling 'bullish' about M&A market in 2025
Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management is preparing for a more favorable business climate in 2025 after dealing with several challenges that faced the dental industry this year.
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Oklahoma dentist retires after 45 years of service
Robert Webb, DDS, has retired after 45 years in the dental industry, according to a Dec. 7 report by the Tahlequah Daily Press.
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7 updates on the dental industry in Texas in 30 days
Here are seven updates to know on dentistry in Texas, as reported by Becker's since Nov. 13:
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The percentage of applicants accepted into dental school since 1980
Nearly two-thirds of dental school applicants were accepted in 1980 compared to less than 60% in 2023, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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Overtime eligibility expansion blocked by Texas judge: 5 notes for dentists
A federal judge in Texas has blocked a rule from the U.S. Department of Labor that would have expanded overtime eligibility, according to a Dec. 6 news release from the American Dental Association.
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Arkansas Army National Guard opens dental clinic
The Arkansas Army National Guard opened an in-house dental clinic in North Little Rock, Ark., on Dec. 8.
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Number of graduates from each US dental school in 2024
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston graduated the highest number of students among U.S. dental schools for the 2023-24 academic year, according to data from the American Dental Association.
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ADA wary of new cybersecurity bill: 6 things to know
A federal cybersecurity bill under consideration could burden small businesses, including dental practices, according to a Dec. 6 news release from the American Dental Association.
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