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Dr. Julia Heinrichs named clinical advisor of oral health platform
New York City-based Kells, an AI-powered oral health platform, appointed Julia Heinrichs, DDS, as clinical advisor.
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Oral surgeons per capita across 14 states
South Dakota has the highest number of oral and maxillofacial surgeons per capita out of any state, with 7.54 oral surgeons for every 100,000 residents.
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10 US dental schools with the lowest acceptance rates
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Dental Medicine in Erie, Pa., currently has the lowest acceptance rate of all dental schools in the U.S., according to data from academic consulting website BeMo.
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10 US dental schools with the highest acceptance rates
The University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry in Jackson currently has the highest acceptance rate of all dental schools in the U.S., according to data from academic consulting website BeMo.
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Dentists set to open Ohio practice
Brad Kripke, DDS, and Aaron Carroll, DDS, are planning to launch Whitehall (Ohio) Family Dental, according to a Sept. 24 report by Columbus Jewish News.
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Average cost of orthodontic treatments in 2024
The average cost of orthodontic treatments can range from $302 to $9,221, according to data from CareCredit.
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Delta Dental of California adds teledentistry services
Delta Dental of California recently partnered with teledentistry.com to expand its virtual dental care services.
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Voters care about dentistry – why the candidates should too
The 2024 presidential election could have major implications on the future of dental care and oral health in the U.S., even though neither candidate has talked much about the topic on the campaign trail.
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Dental assistant earnings in the states with the most, least assistants per capita
In Utah, the state with the highest number of dental assistants per capita, the average annual salary for the profession is $39,350, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Dental schools launching new programs
Here are four dental schools that have launched new dental programs or announced plans to add new dental education offerings, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 23:
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Advil gets 1st ADA seal for short-term pain relief
The American Dental Association awarded its first seal of acceptance in a new category for short-term pain relief to Advil Dual Action.
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Dr. Alejandro Aguirre elected president of Minnesota Dental Association
The Minnesota Dental Association installed Alejandro Aguirre, DDS, as president for the 2024-25 term.
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Dental lab company appoints new CEO
Denbright Dental Labs has named David Casper as its next CEO.
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Former Iowa dentist sues state board over license revocation
A former Iowa dentist who had his license revoked earlier this year is now suing the state dental board, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported Sept. 23.
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Average costs of dental procedures in 2024
The average cost of routine dental procedures can range from $42 to $7,889, according to data from CareCredit.
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Texas dental board 1st to remove mental health questions from credentialing applications
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners is the first dental board in the U.S. to remove mental health questions from its credentialing applications.
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Federal bills a 'huge step forward' for dental care accessibility
Two pieces of legislation introduced to Congress earlier this year could potentially improve dental care access for thousands of people if passed.
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Virginia dental clinic completes $600K renovation
The Augusta Regional Dental Clinic in Fishersville, Va., recently completed $600,000 in renovations, The News Virginian reported Sept. 16.
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Judge dismisses eviction notice served to low-income dental clinic
A judge recently dismissed an eviction notice served to the St. Mary's Health Center Medical and Dental Clinic in Wilmington, N.C., WECT reported Sept. 4.
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Dentists struggle against Medicaid inadequacies: 4 updates
Here are four states where dentists and other stakeholders are advocating for increased Medicaid reimbursements and improved coverage:
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