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  1. Average dental school debt drops to $305K
    The average amount of dental school debt has declined each year since 2021, dropping to $305,306 in 2023.
  2. California passes bill mandating disclosure of PE healthcare Investments: 7 notes for dental leaders
    The California legislature recently passed a bill requiring private equity groups and hedge funds to give written notice, and in certain cases obtain consent, before investing in the state's healthcare industry.  
  3. Medicaid disenrollment surpasses 25M: 11 notes for dentists
    About 25.1 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid as of Aug. 23, according to new data from KFF.

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  1. Pennsylvania, Illinois pass dental insurance laws
    Pennsylvania and Illinois recently passed dental insurance benefit laws, according to a Sept. 4 news release from the American Dental Association.
  2. Dental pay vs. dental school debt in 2024
    Most dental professionals earn less per year than the average amount of education debt, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Education Data Initiative.
  3. State-by-state breakdown of 75 dental schools in the US
    There are currently 75 dental schools in the U.S., according to the American Dental Association.
  4. Wisconsin residents struggle to access dental care despite legislative advancements
    Wisconsin residents continue to experience challenges with accessing dental care despite recent legislative changes the state has made to improve accessibility, The Cap Times reported Sept. 4.

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  1. Align Technology appoints 3 leaders
    Tempe, Ariz.-based Align Technology named leaders for its Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA regions, according to a Sept. 4 news release.
  2. 3D orthodontics company secures $50M investment
    LightForce Orthodontics, a developer of 3D printed dental brackets, received a commitment of $50 million from Trinity Capital.
  3. Ohio medical college receives CODA accreditation for dental school
    Northeast Ohio Medical University in Cleveland earned initial accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation for its college of dentistry.
  4. Illinois passes law requiring insurers to cover major jaw injury treatments
    Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law that guarantees individuals with major jaw injuries access to essential medical treatment.

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  1. 4 dental fraud cases totaling $16.4M+
    Here are four cases of fraud in the dental industry Becker's has reported on since Feb. 9: 
  2. ProSmile expands into Midwest with latest acquisition
    Toms River, N.J.-based DSO ProSmile recently expanded its network into the Midwest after acquiring Destiny Dental. 
  3. California dental AI company earns FDA approval
    Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Velmeni, a dental artificial intelligence company, received FDA 510(k) clearance for its dental AI program.
  4. Dental school debt vs. medical school debt: 4 stats to know
    Here are four statistics to know about the cost and debt associated with dental and medical school in 2024:
  5. Dental Care Alliance names chief human resources officer
    Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance appointed Claudia Saenz Amlie as its chief human resources officer.
  6. Colorado dentist facing child porn charges agrees to stop practicing
    A Colorado dentist has agreed to temporarily stop practicing as he faces charges of attempted enticement of a minor and transportation of child pornography.
  7. 7 DSO leadership changes in August
    Here are seven DSOs and MSOs that appointed new executives last month:
  8. DSOs are getting value out of dental membership plans: Report
    Three DSOs that are implementing dental membership plans have seen increased production, case acceptance and patient visits, according to research from dental software company Plan Forward.
  9. North Carolina DentalWorks office closes abruptly
    Patients are working to obtain their dental records after a DentalWorks location in Winston-Salem, N.C., closed unexpectedly, the Greensboro News & Record reported Sept. 3. 

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