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Dental AI updates in 6 weeks
Here are seven updates on the dental artificial intelligence space that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 1:
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Percentage of DSO-affiliated dentists has nearly doubled since 2015
The percentage of dentists who are affiliated with a DSO reached 13.8% in 2023, nearly doubling since 2015, according to the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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ADA pushes for states' right to regulate dental benefits under ERISA
The American Dental Association recently voiced its support for state regulation of dental benefits to a House of Representatives subcommittee.
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High Point University dental school welcomes inaugural class
The High Point (N.C.) University Workman School of Dental Medicine recently welcomed its first class of students.
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Average earnings of dental hygienists in the states with the most, least hygienists per capita
Dental hygienists have an average annual salary of $92,840 in New Hampshire, the state with the most hygienists per capita, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Cigna launches new payment option for out-of-pocket dental expenses
Cigna partnered with Paytient to provide health plan members with another payment option for out-of-pocket dental care.
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Illinois passes bill updating teledentistry
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law that redefines teledentistry in the state.
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U of Louisville dental schools earns reaccreditation
The University of Louisville School of Dentistry received six-year reaccreditation for seven dental programs from the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
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8 notable DSO moves to know
Here are eight notable DSO moves that have taken place since June:
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Guardian Dentistry Partners expands in New Jersey
Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners has added a New Jersey dental practice to its network.
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5 numbers making dental leaders optimistic
Here are five statistics Becker's has reported on in recent months that could lead to more opportunities and growth in the dental industry:
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Pennsylvania lawmakers push to restore Medicaid dental benefits
Lawmakers in Pennsylvania are continuing efforts to restore the state's adult Medicaid services after they were eliminated over a decade ago, Spotlight PA reported Sept. 13.
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ADA weighs in on CMS' proposed dental payment rules
The American Dental Association formally submitted comments to CMS on the proposed physician fee schedule for 2025.
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Dr. Bruce Smoler 1st in Midwest to complete 1,000 robotic dental implants
Bruce Smoler, DDS, recently completed his 1,000th robotic dental implant using the Neocis Yomi robot.
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NovoDynamics AI displays claim review accuracy
Clinicians examining claims at Delta Dental of Michigan affirmed that NovoDynamics' artificial intelligence program accurately identifies dental claims for review.
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Belgian dental AI company to expand into US
Belgium-based Relu, a dental artificial intelligence company, is expanding into the U.S. with the opening of an office in Boston.
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Cliff Ridge Specialty Partners acquires 2 New York practices
San Francisco-based Cliff Ridge Specialty Partners has acquired two practices in New York.
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The new challenge for DSOs in 2024
Obtaining private equity recapitalization has become an increasingly challenging feat for many DSOs, according to Freedom Dental Partners Founder and CEO Avi Weisfogel.
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How Freedom Dental Partners is shaking up the DSO field
Freedom Dental Partners has positioned itself as a stand-out competitor in the DSO field by providing unique options for dentists looking to join an organization.
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Practice additions by the 3 biggest DSOs in 6 weeks
Here are recent practice additions, partnerships, openings and affiliations made by Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental, Chicago-based Aspen Dental and Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 2:
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