Today's Top 20 Stories
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Denti.AI surpasses 1M periodontal charts
Denti.AI's Voice Perio product has completed more than 1 million periodontal charts.
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10 updates on dentistry in Florida in 1 month
Here are 10 headlines to know about the dental industry in Florida, as reported by Becker's since Dec. 16:
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Iowa launches program to expand dental workforce
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a new grant program for healthcare employers to create new pipelines.
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New implant-focused DSO launches
Reveal Dental Partners has launched to support dental implant specialists.
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Over-the-counter pain relievers manage dental pain better than opioids: Study
A new study published in The Journal of the American Dental Association found that a combination of over-the-counter pain relievers is more effective in pain management after wisdom teeth extractions compared to opioids.
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US Oral Surgery Management adds South Carolina practice
Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has added a South Carolina practice to its network.
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Why dental hygienists are changing jobs
About 12% of dental hygienists are currently applying for new jobs or are planning to do so before 2026, according to Dentalpost's 2025 Dental Salary Survey Report.
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The potential ripple effects of ending water fluoridation: 6 insights
Removing fluoride from public water sources could have detrimental negative effects on the dental industry and public health, experts say.
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Florida city votes to ban water fluoridation: 4 notes
The Melbourne (Fla.) City Council voted to remove fluoride from its water supply, clickorlando.com reported Jan. 15.
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Why dentists do and don't accept Medicaid
Most dentists, whether or not they accept Medicaid and Medicare, agree that increased reimbursements are the most important update that needs to be made to improve the programs.
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Dental hygienist pay by region
States in the Pacific region of the U.S. paid the highest in total income for hygienists, with an average salary of $98,910, according to Dentalpost's 2025 Dental Salary Survey Report.
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Dental hygienist pay increases for 3rd year: 6 notes
The average total income of hygienists hit an all-time high of $81,627 in 2024, according to Dentalpost's 2025 Dental Salary Survey Report.
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Dental tech company earns venture capital backing
Boston-based Perceptive received an investment from Dental Innovation Alliance, a venture capital firm.
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MB2 Dental added 100+ practices in 2024: 9 things to know
Dallas-based MB2 Dental added 108 practices to its network in 2024, surpassing 750 total practices, according to a Jan.15 news release from the company.
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31% of hygienists plan to retire within 6 years: Report
Nearly a third of dental hygienists plan to retire within the next six years, according to Dentalpost's 2025 Dental Salary Survey Report.
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Coalition calls on the EPA to appeal fluoride court ruling: 6 things to know
A coalition of 13 groups is pushing for the Environmental Protection Agency to appeal a court ruling that forces the organization to further regulate water fluoridation, according to a Jan. 14 news release from the American Dental Association.
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3 dental roles ranked among highest-paying healthcare jobs in 2025
Orthodontist, oral and maxillofacial surgeon and dentist were ranked among the highest-paying healthcare jobs in 2025 by U.S. News and World Report.
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Medicare dental claims to require modifier codes: 5 notes for dentists
Starting July 1, dentists enrolled in Medicare will need to add an administrative modifier code to each procedure code on the ADA dental claim form, according to a Jan. 14 news release from the American Dental Association.
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Dental surgery center agrees to settlement in data breach lawsuit
A pediatric dental surgery center in Tulare, Calif., agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that it failed to protect patient data, according to a Jan. 14 report from Top Class Actions.
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Convergent Dental appoints 1st chief commercial officer
Dental laser company Convergent Dental has named Todd Hornsby as the organization's first chief commercial officer.
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