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Former oral surgeon gets 2 years in prison for stealing fentanyl from practice
A former oral surgeon has been sentenced to 24 months in prison after tampering with fentanyl while working at a dental practice in Iowa City, Iowa, the Des Moines Register reported March 30.
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Ohio dentist retires after 47 years of practice
Thomas Boreman, DDS, retired from Smithville Family Dentistry in Ohio after being in practice for 47 years, according to a March 27 report by The Daily Record.
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5 dental updates in New York
Here are five dental headlines in New York that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 27:
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Top 10 biggest dental, DSO stories in March
Stories about insurance networks, practice closures and legislation were among the most-read stories covered by Becker's this month.
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14 states without a dental school
There are currently 70 accredited predoctoral dental schools in the U.S., according to data from the American Dental Association.
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Massachusetts Dental Society donates almost $65K to expand access to dental care
The Massachusetts Dental Society Foundation awarded $64,850 to four organizations to expand oral healthcare access and education to underserved communities across the state.
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4 updates on dentistry in Washington during March
Here are four dental headlines in the state of Washington that Becker's reported on in March:
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American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery sees increased demand for certification
The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery recently administered its oral certifying examination to a near-record number of candidates.
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5 updates on 3 upcoming dental schools to know
Three universities are preparing to open dental schools with new leadership appointments, technology investments and industry collaborations.
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Dee for Dentist acquires Las Vegas Dentistry
Las Vegas-based Dee for Dentist added a second location by acquiring Las Vegas Dentistry.
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3 recent dental practice closures to know
Three dental practices recently closed and left patients unable to receive treatment, with one office reopening in February.
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The state of the dental industry by the numbers
Here are five numbers that provide insight into what the the dental industry looks like today:
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Kentucky governor signs bill to establish scholarship fund for dental hygienists
Kentucky governor Andy Beshear signed a bill that creates a scholarship fund for healthcare workers, including dental hygienists, Commonwealth Journal reported March 23.
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Suspect breaks into California dental practice, steals medical records
A suspect broke into a Los Angeles dental practice and stole several medical records, ABC affiliate KABC reported March 24.
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Meet the deans of the highest ranked U.S. dental schools
Thirteen dental schools in the U.S. were recently ranked among the 50 best dental schools in the world by QS World University Rankings.
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Oral and maxillofacial surgeon compensation surpasses $556K
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is one of highest paying physician specialties, according to Doximity's 2023 Physician Compensation Report.
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State of dentistry in Maryland: 12 things to know
Here are 12 things to know about dentistry in Maryland:
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P&R Dental Strategies undergoes rebranding
P&R Dental Strategies, a dental insights company, has rebranded itself as Fluent.
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9 legislative moves impacting dentistry: A state-by-state breakdown
Several state legislatures and dental organizations are considering changes that would impact how dentistry is performed and how dentists operate.
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These dental schools received the most NIH funding in 2022
Forty-eight dental schools in the U.S. received a total of $257,154,308 in funding from the National Institutes of Health, according to data from the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.
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