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Appointment wait times have nearly doubled since pandemic
A new patient waited 8.1 days for an initial dentist appointment in 2019, while new patients in 2022 waited 16 days, according to data collected by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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How discrimination, socioeconomic factors contribute to oral health disparities: Report
Thirty-seven percent of adults who have experienced discrimination have not undergone a routine dental visit in the last 12 months, according to new data from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
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Lawsuit filed against shuttered Vermont dental practice
A class action lawsuit has been filed against a dental practice in South Burlington, Vt., that closed earlier this year, according to a Sept. 22 report by mychamplainvalley.com.
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Missouri dentist retires after nearly 50 years of practice
Dennis McCaffrey, DDS, recently retired from his practice after 48 years of service in the dental industry, Leader Publications reported Sept. 25.
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High Point University breaks ground on new dental school
High Point (N.C.) University recently broke ground on its upcoming dental school.
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Mint Dentistry named to 'most loved workplaces' list
Newsweek ranked Dallas-based Mint Dentistry No. 100 on its "America's 100 Most Loved Workplaces" list.
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Man arrested for running illegal dental practice out of store
Juan Munoz was arrested for operating an illegal dental office from the back of a convenience store in Milford, Mass., according to a Sept. 24 report from Fox affiliate WFXT.
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State of dentistry in Idaho: 11 things to know
Here are 11 things to know about dentistry in Idaho:
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ADA awards 4 honorary memberships
The American Dental Association board of trustees has awarded honorary memberships to four individuals that have made contributions to the advancement of dentistry.
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WVU dental school to add 1st pediatric dentistry residency program in state
Morgantown-based West Virginia University School of Dentistry is adding a pediatric dentistry residency program.
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Pennsylvania dentist to retire after 42 years
David Kurzinsky, DDS, is retiring after 42 years of service in the industry, The Shenandoah Sentinel reported Sept. 20.
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2 dental updates in Nebraska to know
Here are two dental industry updates in Nebraska that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 11:
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ADA pulls ads from dental equipment company
The American Dental Association has terminated its relationship with Overstocker, a medical and dental equipment company, after receiving complaints from member dentists.
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3 updates on the dental industry in Wisconsin
Here are three updates on dentistry in Wisconsin that Becker's has reported on since July 20:
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Nebraska Legislature considers dentists and dental hygienists compact
The Nebraska Legislature is weighing potentially joining the dentists and dental hygienist compact, according to a Sept. 20 report by NBC affiliate WOWT.
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How full dentists' schedules are, by specialty
Pediatric dentists and dentists in public health settings had fuller schedules than general practice dentists, according to a poll from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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ADA shows support for Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
The American Dental Association has expressed its support for the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act introduced in the House of Representatives.
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State of dentistry in Arkansas: 11 things to know
Here are 11 things to know about dentistry in Arkansas:
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11 dental school updates to know
From new program offerings to industry partnerships, here are 11 dental school updates that have taken place since Aug. 10:
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Chicago dentists file suit against Chicago Public Health
A group of Chicago dentists have sued the city of Chicago over the School-Based Oral Health Program, which offers dental services to Chicago Public Schools students, according to a Sept. 18 report by Cook County Record.
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