Today's Top 20 Stories
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SmileDirectClub violated WARN Act with layoffs, lawsuit alleges
SmileDirectClub is facing a class-action lawsuit that alleges the company violated the WARN Act when it laid off its employees during its shutdown.
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6 dentistry updates in Georgia
Two DSOs that added practices in Georgia and four other dental industry updates that Becker's has reported on since Dec. 8:
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Sage Dental opens Florida office
Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental recently opened an office in Tampa, Fla.
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Pennsylvania dentist sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting patients
A Pennsylvania dentist was recently sentenced to up to 23 months in prison for sexually assaulting patients, ABC affiliate WNEP reported Jan. 11.
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Indiana Senate introduces bill to revamp rules for dental insurers
Members of the Indiana Senate presented SB 132, which establishes accountability for dental insurers in the state.
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Staffing could continue to be a thorn in dentistry's side
The dental workforce emerged as one of the biggest issues in the industry during 2023, and there doesn't seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel coming anytime soon.
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Dental AI company raises $5.65M to drive expansion
Peerlogic, a dental AI company, raised $5.65 million during a Series Seed equity fundraising round.
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Georgia governor proposes $178M for new dental school
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp recently proposed putting $178 million toward construction of a dental school at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Atlanta News First reported Jan. 10.
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Dental robotics company gets $20M in funding
Neocis, the manufacturer of the Yomi dental implant robot, recently secured $20 million in funding to support the company's growth.
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Smile Partners continues expansion in Georgia
Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA recently added a Georgia dental practice to its network.
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50-office DSO appoints CFO
Tampa, Fla.-based Smile Design Dentistry recently appointed Paul Solomon as its CFO.
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Virginia practice rebrands, plans expanded location
Harmony Dental Center of Leesburg (Va.) will move into a new practice location in May.
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Affordable Care opens practices in 3 states
Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care has opened three new Affordable Dentures & Implants locations.
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3 dental roles ranked among best healthcare jobs in US
Three dental roles were recently ranked among 26 best healthcare jobs in the U.S. for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report.
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ADA pushes for dental as an essential health benefit, dental loss ratio
The American Dental Association showed its support for the removal of a current prohibition of adult dental coverage proposed by CMS.
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How Rock Dental Brands plans to flourish despite economic headwinds
Despite many execs expecting economic challenges to slow DSO activity, Rock Dental Brands is remaining flexible and committed to its expansion goals.
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Illinois dental school clinic closes temporarily after flooding
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine's main dental clinic is temporarily closed following flooding, according to a Jan. 9 report by riverbender.com.
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Dentist migration in Pennsylvania drops 9%: 6 notes
Pennsylvania had a negative net migration of new dentists from 2019 to 2022, with a net migration rate of -9%, according to the American Dental Association.
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Dr. Harold Slavkin, former NIDCR director, dies at age 85
Harold Slavkin, DDS, former director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and dean of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California, died Dec. 22 at the age of 85.
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28% of dental practice managers plan to apply for new jobs by the end of 2024
About 28% of dental practice managers plan to apply for new jobs by the end of 2024, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.
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