Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Here are 10 headlines to know about the dental industry in Florida, as reported by Becker's since Dec. 16:

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a new grant program for healthcare employers to create new pipelines.

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. 

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.

Boston-based Perceptive received an investment from Dental Innovation Alliance, a venture capital firm.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Dental laser company Convergent Dental has named Todd Hornsby as the organization's first chief commercial officer.