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Truck crashes into North Carolina dental office
A truck recently crashed into the side of Hometown Family Dental in Vass, N.C., Sandhills Sentinel reported June 20.
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Arizona woman charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry out of her home
An Arizona woman was recently charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry, ABC 15 Arizona reported June 20.
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New oral health report highlights 'knowledge gap' among US adults: 6 insights
Fifty percent of adults in the U.S. are not aware of the link between poor oral health and heart disease, according to Proclaim's new "Oral Health Insights Report."
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Minnesota specialty dental practice to open 5th location
Camp Smile Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is set to open its fourth location in Minnesota.
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Illinois passes bill requiring dentist visit prior to using DIY aligners
The Illinois House of Representatives and Senate passed a bill that would require individuals to visit a dentist within a year of using direct-to-consumer clear aligners, according to a June 18 report by WGEM.
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Massachusetts dentist, practice charged with Medicaid fraud
A Massachusetts dentist and her practice were indicted for allegedly defrauding the state's Medicaid program of approximately $2.06 million.
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Shuttered Iowa dental clinic reopens under new owner
A dental clinic in Montezuma, Iowa, will reopen under a new name after it was purchased by a dental hygienist and her husband, the Southeast Iowa Union reported June 18.
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Nebraska student earns rare perfect score on dental school admissions test
A student at the University of Nebraska Kearney recently scored a perfect 30 on the Dental Admission Test.
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Mississippi dentist surrenders Washington license
A Mississippi dentist and the Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission agreed to the surrender of his dental license.
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Virginia dental clinic doubles patient volume with new office
The Charlottesville (Va.) Free Clinic recently moved its dental clinic to a new space to expand its services, WVIR reported June 14.
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Cost of dental services up 5% from 2023: 4 notes
The cost of dental services has increased by 5.1% over the last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' consumer price index.
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2 Connecticut dentists look to open 6 sedation-focused ASCs
Two Connecticut dentists have filed a certificate of need application to open six ASCs in the state, Hartford Business reported June 13.
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Ohio passes bill to enter interstate dental compact, end 'unethical' insurance fee caps
The Ohio legislature recently passed a bill to end the artificial capping of fees by dental insurers, NBC affiliate WFMJ reported June 13.
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Nonprofit giving $2M in grants to enhance cybersecurity at dental practices
Bradenton Fla.-based nonprofit Cyber Umbrella is providing $2 million in grants to dental practices to enhance their cybersecurity.
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4 dental office closures to know
Here are four dental office closures Becker's has reported on since May 23:
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New York dentist sues partner owner for $1M
A New York state dentist is suing his dentist partner for $1 million and seeking to extract the partner from his practice, the Westfair Business Journal reported June 10.
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Los Angeles County, unionized dentists reach deal to avoid strike
The Union of American Physicians and Dentists agreed on a deal with Los Angeles County-owned hospitals to get cost-of-living increases and bonuses for unionized physicians and dentists, according to a June 12 report by the Los Angeles Times.
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UT Health dental school to launch Center for Regenerative Sciences
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry is set to launch its Center for Regenerative Sciences.
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Virginia dentist has license revoked for 2nd time
A dentist in Chesapeake, Va., had his dental license revoked by the Virginia Board of Dentistry for the second time, according to a June 12 report byCBS affiliate WTKR.
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Kentucky nonprofit looks to open medical, dental school: 5 notes
The Community Foundation of West Kentucky nonprofit is looking to partner with Nashville, Tenn.-based Meharry Medical College to open a medical and dental school in Kentucky, NBC affiliate WPSD Local 6 reported June 11.
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