Today's Top 20 Stories
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States remove mental health questions from dental licensure applications: 8 notes
Several states have removed stigmatizing mental health questions from their dental licensure applications.
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Open Dental adds Bola voice AI to its software
Open Dental, a practice management software developer, partnered with Bola AI to integrate Bola's artificial intelligence voice program.
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Cost of a dental exam in the best states for dental health
In Connecticut, the highest-ranked state for dental health, the average cost of a dental exam is $194.
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Washington dental practice destroyed by fire opens new location
A dental practice in Lacey, Wash., transitioned to a new office location after its original practice was destroyed in a fire.
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Where DSOs stand on organic vs. inorganic growth
Organic and inorganic growth are the two main avenues for DSOs and dental groups to grow and expand, but which strategy is more effective is not always clear.
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Burnout, insurance and more: The top stressors facing dentists
More than 50% of dentists report feeling stress about insurance reimbursements and workforce shortages, according to a recent survey from the American Dental Association.
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DSOs' reputation problem
DSOs are being faced with the task of fighting notoriety as certain practices are scrutinized in the field.
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Planet DDS launches DSO operating system
Dental software company Planet DDS recently launched an operating system for DSOs.
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Dental ASC chain to open 2 Wisconsin offices
Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers plans to open two offices in Milwaukee and Madison, Wis.
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5 things for dentists to consider when reopening after a natural disaster
The Association for Dental Safety created a resource guide for dentists to follow when reopening a practice after a natural disaster.
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DSO-affiliated dentists are more confident in economic conditions
Dentists who are affiliated with a DSO have higher confidence levels in the economic conditions of their dental practice, the dental industry and the U.S. overall, according to a poll from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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The top reasons dentists are dropping insurance networks
More than 26% of dentists have dropped out of some insurance networks since the start of 2024, according to a survey conducted by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Cost of a dental exam in the worst states for dental health
In Arkansas, the lowest-ranked state for dental health, the average cost of a dental exam is $205.
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Rate of amalgam restorations declines: 4 notes
The rate of amalgam restorations decreased from 21.8% in 2017 to 4.1% in 2023, according to a new study in the October issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.
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ADA adopts new continuing education standards: 6 notes
The American Dental Association recently adopted new standards for its continuing education recognition program.
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Dentists are seeking something different from DSOs. Here's why.
DSOs have begun to place more emphasis on doctor satisfaction as competition in the industry heats up and providers become more selective and critical of DSOs.
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Sonendo to buy Biolase assets for $14M: 6 things to know
Dental technology company Sonendo entered into an asset purchase agreement with Biolase to acquire its assets and subsidiaries, according to an Oct. 9 news release.
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Sonrava Health appoints president, COO
Coppell, Texas-based Sonrava Health has appointed Preet Takkar as its president and COO.
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U.S. Oral Surgery Management expands in 3 states
Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management recently added three partner practices in California, Alabama and Tennessee.
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Exeter Hospital's pediatric dental services unavailable despite agreement to pause cuts: 7 notes
Exeter Hospital has reportedly stopped offering pediatric dental services despite agreeing to postpone cuts for another six months, the Portsmouth Herald reported Oct. 4.
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