The dental industry is mourning the loss of Rolf Behrents, DDS, PhD, who passed away April 24. Dr. Behrents was a leader in orthodontics, publishing more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals and educating more than 400 residents during his…
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Reimbursement rates Although several states have increased reimbursement rates for dental services, they are still not enough to keep up with the pace of inflation, according to data from the American Dental Association. The ADA reported that reimbursement rates increased…
Some of the most-read articles this month covered DSO transactions, the Iran war and financial challenges. Here are the top 10 most-read articles from Becker’s in April: 1. Why the DSO boom may be over 2. Dental Care Alliance secures…
Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed legislation April 13 that increases state oversight of certain healthcare transactions, according to an April 28 article from law firm Foley & Lardner that was published by JD Supra. Six notes: 1. HP 1480/LD 2201…
Nashville, Tenn.-based Meharry Medical College has received approval to open a faculty dental clinic in Paducah, Ky., NBC affiliate WPSD reported April 28. The Paducah City Commission gave the college the greenlight to begin developing the clinic April 28. Eddie…
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The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health has partnered with NxtCare to bring oral health insights to home-based care settings. NxtCare works with various healthcare organizations to manage post-acute care using data analytics and operational dashboards. Their partners include health systems,…
Here are six recent dental industry deals worth more than $148 million: 1. MINISH Technology, a company focused on preserving natural tooth structure, received a $22 million investment. 2. HeyDonto AI Technology closed a $20 million seed funding round at…
A Washington woman was recently charged with defrauding the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act after allegedly receiving a loan for a fake dental business, the Tri-City Herald reported April 26. Bonny Sanders allegedly applied for a loan in…
An unlicensed dentist in New York and two other individuals are facing several charges stemming from an alleged murder-for-hire plot aimed at protecting a fake dental practice. The charges stem from the August 2022 murder of 23-year-old Byron Martinez. In…
Here are seven dentists who have made headlines in the last week: