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Nearly all states have seen a decline in dental shortage areas within the last year: 6 things to know
Nearly every state in the U.S. has seen a decrease in the number of dental professional shortage areas since October 2023, according to data from the Health Resources & Services Administration.
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Touro University breaks ground on 1st dental school in New Mexico
The Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College has begun construction of the first dental school in New Mexico, KOB4 reported Sept. 26.
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Arizona woman pleads guilty to practicing dentistry without a license
A Phoenix woman pleaded guilty to performing dental procedures without an Arizona license, according to a Sept. 25 report by ABC 15 Arizona.
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Empowering Excellence: Celebrating and Supporting Dental Hygienists
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and I am excited to take the opportunity to recognize and celebrate our nearly 6,000 supported dental hygienists at Heartland Dental. At Heartland Dental, we recognize the invaluable contributions of hygiene providers and are dedicated to fostering an environment where they can thrive and excel.
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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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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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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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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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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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Connecticut dental practice damaged in fire
A fire at a commercial building in Berlin, Conn., caused significant damage to a dental practice, according to a Sept. 22 report by NBC Connecticut.
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US Dental Surgery Network adds anesthesia system to network
U.S. Dental Surgery Network has installed the Hercules Touch Anesthesia across its network.
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Wisconsin man charged with threatening to 'shoot up' a dental practice
A Grafton, Wis., man has been taken into custody with pending criminal charges of terroristic threats after he threatened to kill himself and his family, and "shoot up" a local dental practice.
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Dentist jailed in bribery scheme surrenders Florida license
A dentist in Orlando, Fla., voluntarily surrendered his license after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud in Arkansas.
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VSDS, U of Detroit Mercy to launch dental program, open clinic
The Vermont State Dental Society and the University of Detroit Mercy are opening a dental oral health education center in 2027.
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California lawmakers pass bill updating dental licensure, staffing
The California legislature has passed Senate Bill 1453 to expand licensure pathways for dental assistants and update the scope of practice for dental assistants.
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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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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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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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