Today's Top 20 Stories
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Average cost of dental exams in each state
The average cost of a dental exam in North Dakota is $263, the highest of all states in the U.S., according to data from CareCredit.
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Massachusetts dentist seeks to open pediatric dental office
A pediatric dentist is looking to open a dental office in Hadley, Mass., the Daily Hampshire Gazette reported Sept. 19.
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Dental tech company earns FDA approval for guided endodontics system
Toronto, Canada-based ClaroNav received FDA clearance to expand its Navident EVO system to include guided endodontics.
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Complaints about 'veneer techs' on the rise
The North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners is receiving more complaints concerning veneer technicians providing dental services, according to a Sept. 19 report by WCCB Charlotte.
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AAO urges dentists to report adverse events with direct-to-consumer aligners
The American Association of Orthodontists is urging dentists to report adverse events with direct-to-consumer clear aligners to the FDA.
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Texas woman charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry
A 37-year-old Texas woman has been arrested on charges of running an illegal dental practice out of her home, ABC 13 reported Sept. 19.
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Stagnant Medicaid rates in North Carolina threatens dental crisis
The widening gap between Medicaid reimbursement rates and the real cost of providing dental care in North Carolina has reached its boiling point, according to a Sept. 19 report by Public News Service.
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Illinois launches campaign to fight unlicensed dentistry
The Illinois State Dental Society and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations recently launched a campaign to educate residents about the risks associated with unlicensed dentistry.
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The biggest challenges for DSOs down the stretch of 2024
Consolidation in dentistry, attracting private equity funding and cybersecurity issues are among the top challenges that DSOs are facing going into the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Cordental Group appoints new CEO
Cincinnati-based Cordental Group recently hired Len Schiavone to be its next CEO, PE Hub reported Sept. 19.
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Virginia Dental Association installs new leadership
The Virginia Dental Association named a new president, president-elect and secretary-treasurer to its board of directors for the 2024-25 term, according to a Sept. 19 news release.
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DSO milestones happening in 1 month
Here are eight recent achievements made by DSOs and dental groups, including practice milestones, expansions into new states and more, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 20:
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Patients of suspended dentist urged to get tested for HIV, hepatitis
The Spokane Regional Health District and Washington State Department of Health are advising patients of a local dental clinic to get tested due to potential infection control allegations.
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Smile Partners adds Georgia dental practice
Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA recently added a Georgia dental practice to its network.
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Federal judge rejects Align Technology's $27.5M settlement in antitrust case
A federal judge has rejected Align Technology's proposed $27.5 million settlement in its antitrust case.
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Kentucky dentist arrested in murder case allowed to continue practicing
A Kentucky dentist who was recently arrested in connection with a 2023 murder has been authorized to continue practicing dentistry, Mountain Top Media reported Sept. 18.
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5 dentists opening practices
Here are five dentists who have recently opened practices or have plans to open practices this year:
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Orthodontists per capita across 17 states
Maine has the highest number of orthodontists per capita out of any state at 8.56 orthodontists for every 100,000 residents.
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5 notes on dentist independence
The uptick in DSOs, rising dental school debt and the lack of reimbursement increases have resulted in fewer dentists remaining in independent or solo practices.
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TikTok can be used for dental patient education: Study
TikTok and social media can be an effective tool for dental professionals to promote oral health, according to research from the California Dental Association.
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