Today's Top 20 Stories
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Organizations push for Florida to authorize dental therapists
More than 140 organizations and individuals are lobbying the Florida Legislature to pass two bills that would authorize dental therapists in the state.
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Texas dental school opens special-care dental clinic
The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry opened a 4,300-square-foot special-care dental clinic.
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Pacific Dental Services emphasizes integrated care for American Heart Month
Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services is supporting several initiatives in honor of American Heart Month.
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Nebraska bill to increase dental Medicaid reimbursement moves forward
The Nebraska legislature recently advanced a bill that would increase reimbursement for dental Medicaid services, The Unicameral Update reported Feb. 7.
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Dental software company gets $4.3M in seed funding
Subscribili, a healthcare and dental technology company, secured $4.3 million in seed round funding.
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How 3 DSO giants plan to grow in 2024
Heartland Dental, MB2 Dental and Smile Doctors all have big plans for growth this year as some of the largest DSOs in the U.S.
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Medical-dental integration efforts amplify: 4 updates
Several dental organizations and health systems have invested in initiatives to expand dental services and increase integration between medical and dental care.
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4 states where DSOs added most frequently in January
DSOs and dental groups have been active with practice openings, additions and acquisitions to start 2024.
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Good news, bad news for dentists in 2024
Dental professionals are facing trends this year that could have either positive or negative affects on the industry.
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House committee petitions for study on dental insurance consolidation
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce requested the Government Accountability Office to investigate the state of consolidation and vertical integration in the dental insurance industry.
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Aspen Dental launches marketing campaign highlighting clinician investment
Chicago-based Aspen Dental recently launched a marketing campaign celebrating its clinician-focused investments.
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US loses $45B in productivity annually due to oral health problems
Adults in the U.S. miss more than 243 million work and school hours each year because of oral health problems.
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South Dakota expands dental hygienist eligibility
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed a bill that expands the ability to practice as a dental hygienist under the supervision of a dentist.
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Benevis urges primary care providers to collaborate with dentists
Atlanta-based Benevis recently called on primary care providers to work with dentists on establishing dental care for children.
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Supply of dentists by age, gender
There were more than 159,000 general practice dentists in the U.S. in 2023, according to data collected by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Las Vegas woman charged with practicing dentistry without a license
A woman in Las Vegas was charged with illegal practice of dentistry, according to a Feb. 5 report by ABC affiliate KLAS.
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States disciplining dentists: 4 updates
Three states have recently disciplined dentists for violations related to patient care and fines.
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5 Dental Care Alliance updates
Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance kicked off 2024 with several practice additions and new leadership.
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Smile Doctors added 72 locations in 2023
Dallas-based Smile Doctors partnered with 28 affiliates in 2023, adding 72 new practice locations to its network.
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Dental office proposed for $1.2M property in Georgia
A dentist is looking to open a new office at the site of a former church community center in Marietta, Ga., the Marietta Daily Journal reported Feb. 5.
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