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  1. US has more than 7,000 dental professional shortage areas: HRSA
    There are currently 7,067 dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to new data from the Health Resources & Services Administration.
  2. 6 DSOs expanding into new states in 30 days
    Here are six DSOs and dental organizations that have recently entered new states, as reported by Becker's since Nov. 14:
  3. 200+ DSO affiliations in 2024: State-by-state breakdown
    Several DSOs acquired, opened or affiliated with hundreds of dental offices across the U.S. in 2024. 
  1. Florida city could halt $600K water fluoridation project: 6 notes
    Commissioners in Leesburg, Fla., could vote to stop a previously approved $600,000 project to add fluoride to the city’s water supply, WFTV9 reported Dec. 15.
  2. Alabama man arrested for attempted burglary at orthodontics office
    A man was recently arrested and charged with breaking into an orthodontics office in Mobile, Ala., WKRG reported Dec. 16.
  3. Pennsylvania dental practice relocates into former restaurant building
    A Pennsylvania dental practice has relocated into a building that previously housed a restaurant, according to a Dec. 14 report from North Penn Now.
  4. 5 dental AI companies earning FDA clearances in 2024
    Here are five dental AI companies that have received FDA approval in 2024, as reported by Becker's.

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  1. CDA past president dies at 75
    Brian Scott, DDS, past president of the California Dental Association, died Nov. 28 at age 75.
  2. Florida dentists launch new practice
    Meilys Fariñas, DMD, and Noriel Garcia, DMD, launched a dental practice in Pembroke Pines, Fla.
  3. Where the dental workforce stands headed into 2025
    Here is what the salaries and employment levels look like for three dental roles as the industry looks ahead to 2025:
  4. Iowa oral surgeon retires
    Eric Pearson, DDS, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, announced his retirement in a Dec. 14 letter to the editor published in The Messenger.

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  1. 5 dental leadership moves
    Here are five dental leadership moves that have taken place since Dec. 2:
  2. 6 dentists making headlines
    Here are six dentists who have made headlines since Dec. 9:
  3. 3 dental industry updates in Arkansas
    Here are three dental industry updates that have taken place in Arkansas since October:
  4. What leadership means in dentistry: Dr. Barry Lyon
    Having strong leaders at your practice or DSO is a key factor to success, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
  5. Nevada dentist completes 1,000 robotic dental implants
    Andy Mersha, DMD, has completed 1,000 robotic dental implants using the Yomi robot.
  6. Meet the CEOs of 6 specialty DSOs
    Here are six executives leading specialty-focused DSOs:
  7. The latest on Dental365
    Here are six updates on New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 that Becker's has reported on since Nov. 8:
  8. Orthodontics companies team up to advance aligner technology
    Orthodontics companies uLab, Volex Dental and LuxCreo entered into a strategic collaboration to advance the use of direct print aligner technology.
  9. The potential pitfall of private equity in dentistry
    Having a plan and vision as a dentist or DSO is crucial in order to successfully utilize a private equity investment to grow and expand.

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