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  1. Wisconsin college system gets funding boost to expand dental credentialing: 4 notes
    The Wisconsin Technical College System recently got a funding boost that will help it increase the number of dental credentials it gives out each year, Wisconsin Public Radio reported Oct. 1.  
  2. 3 states with the most DSO activity in Q3
    California, Florida and New Jersey saw the most DSO activity during the third quarter of 2024.
  3. Inspire Orthodontics opens in New York City
    Inspire Orthodontics recently opened in New York City.

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  1. PDS Health adds 4 de novo locations
    Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health opened four de novo offices in September.
  2. Tennessee dentist, former governor dies at 97
    Winfield Dunn, DDS, a former dentist who became governor of Tennessee, died Sept. 28 at the age of 97.
  3. Pennsylvania group rallies for Medicaid dental benefits: 6 things to know
    Put People First! PA recently held a rally calling on legislators to restore adult dental benefits under Medicaid, WHTM reported Sept. 30. 
  4. The Smilist acquires 6-location group practice
    Great Neck, N.Y.-based The Smilist recently acquired a group practice in New Jersey. 

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  1. Indiana man charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry for 2nd time
    An Indiana man has been charged a second time with practicing dentistry without a license, wishtv.com reported Sept. 30. 
  2. ADA secures $6M grant to create dental materials using AI: 6 things to know
    The American Dental Association Forsyth Institute received a $6.2 million grant to design materials for dental fillings by using artificial intelligence, according to a Sept. 30 news release. 
  3. New York dentist opens pediatric dental practice
    Josephine Mensah, DMD, opened a pediatric dental practice in Tarrytown, N.Y., according to a Sept. 30 report by River Journal.
  4. Unlicensed dentistry cases on the rise: 7 updates
    Instances of individuals performing unlicensed dental services have become more common in the industry.

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  1. California college offering dental hygiene bachelor program: 4 things to know
    Fresno (Calif.) City College is offering a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene for the first time, according to a Sept. 27 report by ABC 30.
  2. ClearChoice dentist combines clinical excellence, passion to transform patient care
    Dr. Elfatih Eisa is prioritizing clinical excellence and his passion for service as he fills a gap in specialized care in Edwardsville, Ill. 
  3. Washington state dental school holds ribbon-cutting
    Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences in Yakima, Wash., held a grand opening for its dental school, according to a Sept. 27 report by Apple Valley News Now.
  4. Dr. John Kent receives AAOMS Distinguished Service Award
    John Kent II, DDS, recently received the Robert V. Walker Distinguished Service Award from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. 
  5. Dental offices struggle to reopen after Hurricane Helene: 7 notes
    Several dental offices have remained closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's landfall.
  6. 50+ DSO affiliations in Q3: State-by-state breakdown
    Several DSOs acquired, opened or affiliated with dozens of dental offices across the U.S. during the third quarter of 2024. 
  7. Illinois dental practice closes after 123 years of operating
    A dental practice in Dixon, Ill., has closed after being in operation for 123 years, according to a Sept. 29 report by saukvalley.com.
  8. Texas woman charged with practicing dentistry without a license
    Police are searching for a woman from Katy, Texas, who was charged with practicing dentistry without a license, ABC 13 reported Sept. 27.
  9. ClearChoice paving the way for innovation in dental technology
    Some of ClearChoice's largest advantages include its knowledgeable surgeon network and its ability to test the latest dental technology, according to Thomas Berry, DDS, MD.

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