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5 industry updates for orthodontists
From a clear aligner partnership to a $9 million series A funding round, here are five orthodontic industry updates:
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Delta Dental Community Care Foundation launches program to address oral health in older adults
The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental California, has launched a program to fund initiatives addressing the oral health of older adults.
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Kentucky dentist accused of illegally prescribing opioids
A Crescent Springs, Ky.-based dentist has been accused of illegally prescribing opioids, which allegedly led to a person's death, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported April 25.
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Daemen University's partner seeks $394K in tax breaks for dental school
Todd Shatkin, DDS, is requesting $394,000 in sales tax breaks to help Daemen University build a dental school in Amherst, N.Y., Buffalo News reported April 25.
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6 chief dental officers to know
Chief dental officers play a crucial role in the clinical operations and leadership of dental companies, including practices, DSOs, suppliers and payers.
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5 industry updates for pediatric dentists
From an acquisition to an investigation, here are five pediatric dentistry updates:
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5 dentists making headlines
Two dentists who joined DSOs and three other dentists who made headlines in the last week:
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New York dentist pledges $10K in scholarships to alleviate dental shortage
A New York dentist has pledged to split $10,500 in scholarships among seven high school students to help decrease the local dental practitioner shortage, ABC affiliate news10.com reported April 24.
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National Dentex acquires Ohio dental lab
Dental lab network National Dentex has acquired Swan Dental Lab in Brunswick, Ohio.
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Expanding access to teledentistry and AI: 5 dental collabs to know
The TeleDentists partnering with a New Zealand-based oral care brand and four other dental partnerships from the last 30 days:
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Michigan man awarded $2.75M after botched dental surgery
A Michigan man was awarded $2.75 million after a dentist botched an attempt to remove a mass from the patient's lower jaw, Macomb Daily reported April 21.
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Dentists in New York: 5 stats
Five stats for dentists in New York:
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42 North Dental, MouthWatch & more: CareQuest adds industry partners to startup support group
CareQuest Innovation Partners recently added several industry partners to support oral health startup companies as part of its Smile Health program.
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Las Vegas woman accused of embezzling more than $259K from 2 dental offices
A Las Vegas woman who was charged with embezzling more than $249K from a dental office has been accused of another embezzlement scheme at another practice, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
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5 dental practice openings
Five dental practices that have opened since last month or are under construction:
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American Association of Endodontists 2022 award recipients
The American Association of Endodontists has selected the winners of its 2022 awards.
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Prepare to be a leader: Deca Dental exec's advice for dental school grads
The incoming wave of dental professionals should be prepared to quickly become leaders in their fields, according to Shalin Patel, DMD, chief medical officer at Deca Dental Group.
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LA Care injects $1.5M in grants to reduce 'dental deserts' in California
L.A. Care, a public health program providing coverage to low-income residents in Los Angeles County, Calif., recently awarded $1.5 million in grants to expand oral healthcare in communities of color.
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Dentists in Florida: 5 stats
Five stats for dentists in Florida:
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Medicaid cuts associated with 6.9% decrease in early oral cancer detection: Study
A new study from the Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit found that cuts to Medicaid dental insurance was associated with a 6.9 percent decrease in detection of early-stage oral cancer.
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