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3 recent data breaches in dentistry
Here are three data breaches in the dental industry that Becker's has reported on since April 27:
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Tennessee oral surgery center plans expansion
A Tennessee oral surgery practice will expand one of its offices by constructing a new surgical and clinical center, the Dickson Post reported May 31.
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Illinois State Dental Society legislative session ends: 6 things to know
Here are six moves the Illinois State Dental Society made that are impacting dental legislation during the 2023 Illinois legislative session:
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Dentists' confidence in economic recovery of dentistry slightly down from April
Less than 25 percent of dentists said that they were "very confident" in the economic recovery of their dental practice, according to a recent poll by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute.
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North Carolina dental group to open 13th location
CarolinasDentist will open its 13th office June 5 in Asheville, N.C.
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Access to dental anesthesia expands in Indiana
Dental patients in Indiana now have increased access to anesthesia thanks to a new law which allows certified registered nurse anesthetists to administer anesthesia in dental practices.
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South Carolina dentist launches new practice, website
Greer Dental Studio opened in Greer, S.C., and also launched a new website.
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Most challenging states to open a dental practice in, according to ChatGPT
Artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT, created by OpenAI, has increased in popularity in the healthcare and dental industries for its ability to complete certain tasks.
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Top 10 dental, DSO stories in May
Stories about DSO growth, dentist pay and practice closures were among the most-read stories covered by Becker's this month.
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Virginia clinic receives $500K grant to establish dental residency program
Johnson Health Center in Madison Heights, Va., received a $500,000 grant to create a dental residency program, according to a May 28 report by The News and Advance.
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New York dental practice to close after 50 years in business
St. Peter's Health Partners' Albany, N.Y.-based dental clinic is closing after 50 years, according to a May 26 report by ABC affiliate News 10.
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6 recental dental 1sts
Here are six milestones that have taken place in the dental industry in the last 30 days:
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Unsatisfied dental patient charged with attempted murder of Tennessee dental employee
A Tennessee patient who was upset she could not get refunded for her dental treatment was charged with attempted first-degree murder after allegedly firing gunshots at a home with people inside, Fox13 Memphis reported May 26.
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Should I join a DSO? ChatGPT weighs in
ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot created by OpenAI, has increased in popularity in the healthcare industry for being able to complete certain tasks.
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Former Texas Dental Association President Dr. Hilton Israelson dies
Hilton Israelson, DDS, former president of the Texas Dental Association and trustee of the American Dental Association, passed away on May 19, according to a May 24 news release from the ADA.
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Tennessee dental clinic serving uninsured residents receives $100K in funding
The Community Clinic of Shelbyville and Bedford County in Shelbyville, Tenn., received $100,000 in state funding, according to a May 23 report by News Channel 5 Nashville.
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West Virginia oral surgery office relocates
Mountain State Oral & Facial Surgery relocated one of its Charleston, W.Va, offices, ABC affiliate WCHS reported May 23.
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High Point U, Atrium Health partner to provide oral care to cancer patients
High Point (N.C.) University Workman School of Dental Medicine partnered with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center to expand oral care for patients receiving radiation or chemotherapy cancer treatment.
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21% of Americans skipped dental care in 2022: Report
Twenty-one percent of Americans skipped visiting the dentist in 2022, according to a May Federal Reserve report.
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More experienced dentists are less likely to partner with a DSO
Dentists who have been out of dental school for more than 25 years are less likely to be affiliated with a DSO, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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