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  1. Minnesota's state of dentistry in 2024
    Here are 13 headlines and statistics on the state of dentistry in Minnesota in 2024:
  2. Boston University dental school launches oral, maxillofacial radiology department
    The Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine recently created an oral and maxillofacial radiology department. 
  3. 4 payer moves affecting dentistry
    Here are four dentistry-related updates from payers that Becker's has covered since Dec. 13: 

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  1. Liberty Dental Plans launches AI care management platform
    Dental benefits administrator Liberty Dental Plans launched a care management platform powered by generative AI.
  2. Endodontics company raises $5.5M for US market launch
    Switzerland-based Odne, an endodontics startup company, raised $5.5 million in its series A1 financing round.
  3. Squire Dental taps new CEO
    Squire Dental, a dental organization supporting 16 partner offices, appointed David North as its next CEO.
  4. 'The nobility of healthcare is being lost': The toughest decisions facing 4 dentists
    Some of the toughest decisions for dentists today can include how to keep up with insurance companies and when it's time to grow or rightsize your team. 

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  1. Virginia dental practice continues patient care after fire shutters office
    A Virginia dental practice has continued to care for patients at temporary clinics after a fire forced it to close its office. 
  2. California dentists saved from 'drastic' tax increase: 4 notes
    The California Dental Association recently partnered with other local organizations to oppose a ballot measure that proposed a "drastic" tax increase on local businesses and licensed professionals in Sacramento.
  3. United Dental Corporation acquires 1st Tennessee practice
    Miami-based United Dental Corporation marked its entry into Tennessee with the addition of a practice in Nashville.
  4. ADA Forsyth Institute to double research capacity with new headquarters
    The American Dental Association Forsyth Institute is set to move into an expanded headquarters building in Somerville, Mass.

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  1. Five Point Dental Specialists appoints new CEO
    Fort Worth, Texas-based Five Point Dental Specialists named Terri Krauss as its next CEO. 
  2. Oral surgeon named to 'best jobs you've never heard of' list
    U.S. News and Report created a list of 15 of the "best jobs you've never heard of," which includes oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
  3. 4 dental office closures to know
    Here are four dental office closures Becker's has covered since Feb. 1: 
  4. How new graduates benefit from joining a DSO
    There are several opportunities for new graduates to continue learning at DSOs, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. 
  5. SmileDirectClub's former assets, inventory up for sale
    Gordon Brothers, a liquidation and restructuring firm, has posted SmileDirectClub's former assets and inventory for sale.
  6. ClearChoice Dental Implants opens 100th location
    Greenwood Village, Colo.-based ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers reached the 100-practice milestone with its latest addition.
  7. Overjet launches FDA-approved, pediatric dental AI
    Dental AI company Overjet is launching Overjet for Kids, an AI program for pediatric dentists.
  8. DSOs boost support for dental assistants, hygienists
    Several DSOs have recently launched initiatives and hired execs dedicated to supporting dental assistants and hygienists as workforce shortages continue to challenge the industry.
  9. 7 updates on the dental industry in California in 2 weeks
    Here are seven headlines on dentistry in California that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 28:

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