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Connecticut dentist accused of Medicaid fraud accepts plea deal
A Connecticut dentist who was accused of Medicaid fraud has agreed to a plea deal that can help him avoid prison time, CTInsider reported Nov. 21.
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4.2K-square-foot dental practice proposed in Illinois
Developers have proposed the construction of a building that would house a dental practice in Crystal Lake, Ill., according to a Nov. 18 report by Northwest Herald.
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Delta Dental, Rhode Island Hospital to launch 1st oral residency program
Delta Dental of Rhode Island and the Samuels Sinclair Dental Center at Rhode Island Hospital have teamed up to create the first oral residency program in Rhode Island.
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North Carolina oral surgeon indicted for $3M loan scheme, tax evasion
Matthew Johnson, MD, an oral surgeon in Mooresville, N.C., has been indicted by a federal grand jury for a fraudulent loan scheme and tax evasion.
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State of dentistry in Nebraska: 12 things to know
Here are 12 things to know about dentistry in Nebraska:
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Dentist migration to California up 1.3%: 6 notes
California had a positive net migration of new dentists from 2019 to 2022, with a net migration rate of 1.3%, according to the American Dental Association.
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The ADA's 7 steps to launch a brand new dental practice
There are seven important steps for dentists for starting a new dental practice, according to the American Dental Association.
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4 common compensation models for dental associates
There are four common compensation models used for associate dentists in the industry, according to the American Dental Association.
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Washington commission disciplines 2 dental professionals
The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission has taken disciplinary action against one dentist and one dental assistant.
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4 dental industry updates in California
Here are four dental industry updates that have taken place in California since Oct. 20:
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Pediatric dental group transforming Virginia restaurant space for new office
Children’s Dentistry of Virginia is renovating a former restaurant in Richmond to host its new office, CBS affiliate WTVR reported Nov. 16.
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Dentists turning away from practice ownership as complexities grow
Dentists are finding it more difficult to own and operate private practices, leading to a decrease in practice ownership and increased consolidation under DSOs.
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The 8 best lenders for refinancing dental school loans, per Forbes
Forbes has ranked its top eight lenders for refinancing loans from dental school, naming the Rhode Island Student Loan Authority as the best choice, according to a Nov. 15 report.
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6 new laws affecting Illinois dentists in 2024
Six laws will be implemented beginning Jan. 1 that will change how dentistry is practiced in Illinois.
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Dentist migration in Florida: 6 notes
Florida had a positive net migration of new dentists from 2019 to 2022, with a net migration rate of 5.1%, according to the American Dental Association.
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6 dental school updates to know
Here are six dental school updates that have taken place since Oct. 23:
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Lyon College searching for new dental school location after property deal fails
Batesville, Ark.-based Lyon College is searching for a new location for its new dental and veterinary schools after a property deal fell through, kait8.com reported Nov. 13.
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Patients at new dentists wait twice as long for an appointment
Patients of record at dental practices where the owner graduated dental school between 2013 and 2022 wait 20.5 days for an appointment, according to a poll from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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The percentage of owner dentists continues to drop
Only 72.5% of dentists in private practice are owners in 2023, down from 84.7% in 2005, according to a November report from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Colorado dentist retires after 47 years
Jim Armbruster, DMD, has retired after practicing dentistry for 47 years, according to a Nov. 9 report by the Journal-Advocate.
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