Today's Top 20 Stories
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5 legislative moves affecting dentistry by state
Five states have introduced or advanced bills that would affect how dentistry is practiced, including expanding coverage, establishing accountability for insurers and authorizing dental therapy.
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Heartland Dental appoints SVP, general counsel
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental named Tamra Kempf as senior vice president and general counsel.
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Texas man pleads guilty to killing 2 dentists in 2022 office shooting
A Texas man pleaded guilty Jan. 22 to fatally shooting two dentists in 2022 at an Affordable Dentures & Implants office, ABC affiliate KLTV reported.
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Massachusetts dental office closes after 'unforeseen circumstances'
A dental practice in Hadley, Mass., recently shut down after operating for 57 years, the Daily Hampshire Gazette reported Jan. 22.
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Proposed anesthesia rules could change Illinois Dental Practice Act: 5 notes
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation recently proposed new rule changes that could affect dental anesthesia practices and adjust the Illinois Dental Practice Act.
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The tech advancements 10 dental leaders are excited about
The evolution of dental technology and AI has been a major talking point in the industry, causing optimism and excitement about the direction of dentistry.
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Gen4 Dental Partners acquires 20+ practices in 2023
Tempe, Ariz.-based Gen4 Dental Partners expanded in 2023 with the addition of 71 new doctors and 160 dental hygienists, according to a Jan. 22 news release from the DSO.
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Florida dental assistant found not guilty of sexual battery against patient
A Florida dental assistant was recently found not guilty of sexual battery against a patient, Fox13 Tampa Bay reported Jan. 19.
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Driver accused of DUI after crashing into Florida dental practice
A dental practice in Clearwater, Fla., was allegedly hit by a drunk driver, according to a Jan. 21 report by CBS affiliate KIRO 7.
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Oral Surgery Partners gets $400M credit expansion
St. Louis-based Oral Surgery Partners received a credit expansion of more than $400 million to invest in the company's infrastructure and complete additional acquisitions.
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Washington dentist indefinitely suspended after missing payments
The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission indefinitely suspended the license of Andrew Lai, DDS.
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Virginia dental office accidentally leaks patient information
Alexandria, Va.-based Mount Vernon Dental Smiles recently experienced a data security incident involving patient information.
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AtlantiCare to open 1st dental clinic
Atlantic City, N.J.-based AtlantiCare will open its first dental clinic in Atlantic City in February.
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Dental practices need to get creative with staffing: Execs
The dental workforce (or lack thereof) was a consistent issue in dentistry throughout 2023, with there being a shortage of dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants.
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Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics appoints 4 new execs
Fort Worth, Texas-based Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics recently added four executives to its leadership team.
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Northwell Health acquires 2 dental practices
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health recently acquired two dental practices to expand services in Nassau County, N.Y.
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Why dental insurance is at a 'tipping point'
The increased adoption of medical loss ratio in the dental industry will have a major impact on dental insurance companies, DSOs and patients in 2024, according to two DSO executives.
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5 recent Heartland Dental moves
Here are five updates from Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental since Dec. 5:
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The 'outdated' part of dentistry
Oral hygiene advice given to patients must be updated to improve dental literacy, according to Steven Edwards, DDS.
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23-practice multispeciality DPO launches
Dental Associates of Connecticut launched Archway Dental Partners, a multispecialty dental partnership organization.
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