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  1. The biggest effects DSOs have on dentistry, per 8 leaders
    DSOs have significantly influenced the way the dental industry and practices operate, especially when it comes to improving technology, efficiency and patient outcomes, according to leaders throughout dentistry.
  2. Texas dental practice suffers fire damage
    A dental practice in Austin, Texas, was impacted by a fire potentially caused by the explosion of a pressurized gas canister, according to a March 27 report by NBC affiliate KXAN.
  3. Specialized Dental Partners adds Chicago practice
    Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners expanded its network with a practice in Chicago.

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  1. GPS Dental expands in Maine, Illinois
    Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental recently added practices in Maine and Illinois to its network.
  2. Washington dentist enters agreed order after miskeeping patient records
    The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission and Kuzi Hsue, DDS, entered into an agreed order on his dental license.
  3. Florida Atlantic University's planned dental school on pause after funding debacle
    Boca Raton-based Florida Atlantic University may no longer be opening a dental school after having two sources of funding fall through, CBS12 reported March 27. 
  4. How Sage Dental plans to expand its new pediatric brand
    Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental plans to build upon its strengths to grow its newly launched pediatric dental brand.

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  1. Biden administration issues final rule on Medicaid, CHIP enrollment: 6 notes for dentists
    HHS recently issued a final rule that streamlines enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP coverage.
  2. New York University looks to open dental school
    New York City-based Yeshiva University has started the process of opening a dental school, The Commentator reported March 27.
  3. 3 dental companies make Fortune's most innovative companies list
    Three dental-related companies were recently included on Fortune's 2024 list of the most innovative companies.
  4. Georgia legislators pass bill to regulate teledentistry: 5 notes
    Georgia legislators recently sent a bill to Gov. Brian Kemp to regulate teledentistry in the state.

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  1. New Jersey DSO enters medical-dental partnership with BlueSleep
    Avenel, N.J.-based DSO Eastern Dental has teamed up with New York City-based BlueSleep, a specialty care platform, to advance medical-dental integration.
  2. West Virginia governor signs bill doubling dental coverage cap for Medicaid recipients
    West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a bill that expands the state's Medicaid dental coverage cap, according to a March 26 report by West Virginia Watch.
  3. Washington bill prohibits denial of dental licenses based on immigration status
    Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill allowing individuals to obtain a professional license, commercial license, certificate, permit or registration regardless of immigration or citizenship status on March 13.
  4. Number of people disenrolled from Medicaid hits 19.2M: 8 notes for dentists
    About 19.2 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid as of March 26, according to data from KFF.
  5. Where oral health funding stands in Biden's $1.2 trillion spending bill
    President Joe Biden signed a $1.2 trillion spending package March 23 that provides funding for several federal agencies through the next six months.
  6. Patients of shut down Minnesota dental clinic still waiting for answers
    Patients of Woodbury (Minn.) Dental Arts, which abruptly closed earlier in March, are still waiting for answers and feeling left in the dark, according to a March 26 report by ABC affiliate KSTP.
  7. New York woman charged with stealing $400K from former practice
    The former director of operations at a dental practice in Cicero, N.Y., has been accused of stealing more than $400,000 from the practice, according to a March 26 report by syracuse.com.
  8. Heartland Dental property in Alabama sold for $2M
    Real estate investment company Four Corners Property Trust recently purchased a Heartland Dental property for $2 million.
  9. How a former dental assistant uses their experience to lead a growing DSO
    PepperPointe Partnerships' new COO, Christy Englehart, uses her experience working in various dental office roles to help inform her leadership. 

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