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  1. 4 dental therapy legislation updates so far in 2023
    Here are four updates on dental therapy legislation that Becker's has reported on in 2023:
  2. State of dentistry in Ohio: 12 things to know
    Here are 12 things to know about dentistry in Ohio:
  3. 5 new DSO CEOs in 2023
    Five DSOs have appointed new CEOs so far in 2023.

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  1. MB2 Dental's growth in 2023: 6 moves
    Dallas-based MB2 Dental has made several moves this year to expand its network, reaching 600 practices over the summer.
  2. Overjet earns 5th FDA clearance
    Dental artificial intelligence company Overjet recently received FDA 501(k) clearance for its Periapical Radiolucency Assist device. 
  3. American Orthodontics to open 129K-square-foot facility
    Orthodontics manufacturer and supplier American Orthodontics is opening a 129,025-square-foot facility in Saukville, Wis., according to a Nov. 10 report by the Sheboygan Press.
  4. Another law firm to investigate Align Technology
    The law firm of Kirby McInerney has launched an investigation into Align Technology to determine if the company violated federal securities laws.

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  1. 5 states with the most, fewest orthodontists
    California, Texas and New York have the highest number of orthodontists and dentofacial orthopedists in the U.S., according to data from KFF.
  2. How Dr. Akeyla Brown aims to improve diversity in oral surgery
    Akeyla Brown, DDS, is an oral surgeon and was recently named the first clinical director for diversity, equity and inclusion and community engagement for Hackensack, N.J.-based Max Surgical Specialty Management.
  3. Why dentists, consumers are not happy with the dental insurance industry
    Many dentists across the U.S. have become frustrated and fed up with the dental insurance industry, citing low reimbursements and delays.
  4. Iowa dentists begin construction on expanded dental practice
    Construction was recently started to build a new location for Jones County Family Dentistry in Anamosa, Iowa, eastcentraliowanews.com reported Nov. 9. 

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  1. New dentists more confident in economic recovery
    Dentists who graduated dental school between 2013 and 2022 are more confident in the economic recovery of their own practice, the dental care sector and the U.S. economy than dentists who graduated before 2013, according to a poll from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
  2. US Air Force adds dental laser technology to treat periodontal disease
    The U.S. Air Force has partnered with Millennium Dental Technologies to implement laser dentistry for the treatment of periodontal disease.
  3. The technology 8 dental execs are following
    Becker's has spoken with several dental and DSO execs this year about the technology they are paying close attention to and how technology is affecting dentistry.
  4. 3 Dental Care Alliance additions in 10 days
    Here are three practice affiliations made by Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance that Becker's has reported on since Oct 30:
  5. 3D dental printing company forms advisory board
    LuxCreo, a 3D dental printing company, has created a dental advisory board and named an executive advisor. 
  6. MB2 Dental launches intranet platform
    MB2 Dental partnered with Haystack to create Cerebro, an intranet platform to streamline communications. 
  7. Office manager accused of stealing $109K from New Jersey orthodontics office
    The office manager of Giegerich Orthodontics in Galloway, N.J., was recently arrested and charged with stealing $109,000 from the practice. 
  8. Why the 'Walmartization of dentistry' frustrates 1 practice owner
    A lack of updates in insurance practices and increased DSO consolidation has created a tough environment for dentists, according to Rajdeep Randhawa, DDS.
  9. 97% of 2024 individual Medicare Advantage plans offer dental benefits
    More than 93% of Medicare Advantage plans in 2024 will offer dental benefits, according to KFF.

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