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  1. Pennsylvania dentist denied COVID insurance coverage payout: 8 things to know
    The Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied a dentist's COVID-19 insurance claim, reversing the ruling of lower courts. 
  2. Dental manufacturer acquires endodontic instrument producer: 5 notes
    HuFriedyGroup, a dental products manufacturer, acquired SS White Dental, according to an Oct. 4 news release. 
  3. AAOMS installs Dr. David Morrison as president
    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons named David Morrison, DMD, as president for the 2024-25 term.

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  1. 6 mergers, acquisitions in September
    Here are six dental transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, that took place in September: 
  2. 10 states with the worst dental care habits
    Arkansas is ranked as the state where residents have the worst dental care habits, according to a new study by San Antonio-based Celebrate Dental and Braces.
  3. 10 states with the best dental care habits
    Connecticut is ranked as the state where residents have the best dental care habits, according to a new study by San Antonio-based Celebrate Dental and Braces.
  4. 2 Louisiana dental practices merge
    Two Louisiana dental practices have merged to enhance the patient experience.

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  1. Tend opens New York location
    Nashville, Tenn.-based Tend recently opened a practice location in New York City, according to an Oct. 3 report by Lic Post.
  2. Atlanta man charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry
    An Atlanta man who referred to himself as a "top veneer specialist" has been charged with practicing dentistry without a license, WSB-TV reported Oct. 3. 
  3. Average Medicaid reimbursement for child dental services in every state
    The national average Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursements as a percentage of average dentist charges for child dental services in 2024 is 39.2%, according to data from the American Dental Association.
  4. Pacific Dental Services Foundation office named a Certified Autism Center
    The Pacific Dental Services Foundation’s Dentists for Special Needs office in Phoenix, Ariz., is the first dental office in the U.S. to be named a Certified Autism Center.

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  1. Dental associations step up to help dentists recover from Hurricane Helene: 5 notes
    Several state dental groups have created relief funds to help residents and dental practices in need of assistance after Hurricane Helene. 
  2. Connecticut Dental Association reaffirms support for fluoride following court ruling: 5 notes
    The Connecticut State Dental Association has reaffirmed its support for water fluoridation after a federal judge ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency must address the impact of fluoride in drinking water.
  3. Heartland Dental's active Q3
    Here are nine updates on Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental, including new practices and partnerships, that Becker's reported on during the third quarter of 2024:
  4. Marquette dental school upgrades pediatric clinic
    The Marquette University School of Dentistry completed renovations on its pediatric dental clinic.
  5. Community Health Programs reopens Massachusetts dental practice
    Community Health Program reopened a practice in Great Barrington, Mass., according to an Oct. 2 report by The Berkshire Eagle.
  6. One-fifth of adults lack dental coverage: 6 notes
    More than 21% of adults in the U.S. do not have dental insurance, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
  7. Exeter Hospital postpones cuts to pediatric dentistry service after backlash: 8 notes
    Exeter (N.H.) Hospital is delaying cuts to its pediatric dental services after pressure from state regulators, New Hampshire Public Radio reported Sept. 25.  
  8. Average Medicaid reimbursement for adult dental services in every state
    The national average Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursements as a percentage of average dentist charges for adult dental services in 2024 is 29.9%, according to data from the American Dental Association.
  9. DECA Dental partners with Dallas Stars: 5 things to know
    Dallas-based DECA Dental Group is the official dentist partner of the NHL's Dallas Stars, according to an Oct. 2 news release from the team. 

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