Today's Top 20 Stories
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Heartland Dental to open Kentucky practice
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental is planning to open a practice location in Louisville, Ky., according to a Jan. 18 report from the Louisville Courier Journal.
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Viper Partners 'all in' on dentistry
Viper Partners, an advisory and investment firm, plans to remain active in the dental industry this year after closing several oral surgery deals in 2023.
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4 recents dental 1sts to know
Several DSOs and dental groups have kicked off 2024 by opening milestone practices.
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The biggest trends dentists are following in 2024
Many dentists are following the introduction and implementation of new technologies in the industry.
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Adapt fast or fall behind: How Sage Dental is staying ahead
Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental has started off 2024 with a pair of acquisitions, building on last year's expansion success, when they surpassed 100 total practices.
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Rural areas have less access to dental care, worse oral health: Report
Adults living in rural areas are less likely to visit a dentist and have access to an oral healthcare provider compared to their urban and suburban counterparts, leading to worse dental health, according to a Jan. 17 report by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
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Flagship Specialty Partners appoints CFO
Charlotte, N.C.-based Flagship Specialty Partners recently appointed Sean Lyman as its CFO.
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ECU dental school reaches 100,000 patients served
East Carolina University's School of Dental Medicine in Greenville, N.C., recently celebrated serving 100,000 patients throughout the state.
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Iowa dentist's license suspended for sexual misconduct
The Iowa Dental Board suspended the license of Calvin Weber, DDS, over charges of "improper sexual contact with or making lewd, lascivious or improper remarks or advances to a patient."
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A 'game-changer' for dentistry
While new pieces of dental technology have been introduced in recent years to enhance patient care, improve communication and ease administrative burdens, teledentistry is standing out as a way to increase accessibility.
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Pennsylvania dentist charged with assaulting patient
A Pennsylvania dentist was recently charged with indecent assault and harassment against a female patient.
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Legislation aims to extend CDC Oral Health program funding
Legislation has been introduced in the Senate to reauthorize the CDC's Oral Health program for five years.
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2 dental professions on highest-paying medical jobs list
Dentists and dental hygienists are on Forbes' top 20 highest-paying medical jobs list.
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Implant-focused DSO acquires Missouri practice
Modis Dental Partners, a dental group focused on practices that offer dental implants, acquired Innovative Dental of Springfield (Mo.).
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Patterson Cos. becomes sole distributor of Convergent Dental laser
Convergent Dental and Patterson Companies entered into an agreement for Patterson Dental to be the exclusive distributor of Convergent's Solea laser in North America.
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22-practice DSO adds operating partner, board member
Sarasota, Fla.-based Parkview Dental Partners appointed Rene Sauerteig to its board of directors.
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Sage Dental opens 2nd office in 6 days
Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental recently opened an office in St. Johns, Fla.
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Specialized Dental Partners adds California practice
Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners recently added Sattva Endodontics in Davis, Calif.
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Affordable Dental Implant Center adds Florida practice
Advanced Dental Implant Center, a dental brand supported by Affordable Care, recently added a Florida practice to its network.
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Wisconsin Senate passes 4-bill dental package
The Wisconsin Senate and State Assembly both passed a package of bills to improve and expand access to oral healthcare in the state.
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