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Pennsylvania introduces legislation to join dentist compact
The Pennsylvania Senate and House have both proposed a bill that would give the governor's office the ability to join a multistate agreement that lets dental workers transfer their license from one state to another, according to an Aug. 21 report by The Center Square.
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The 10 best, worst states for dentists to retire in
Iowa was named the best state to retire in while Alaska was ranked the worst state, according to financial website Bankrate's July 31 rankings.
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California dentist pleads guilty to stealing $500K in COVID relief funds
Ranjan Rajbanshi, DDS, recently pleaded guilty to stealing $500,000 in COVID-19 relief money.
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West Virginia dentist acquires practice after former owner's death
Samantha Jette, DDS, recently acquired a dental practice in West Virginia after the former owner's death, connect-bridgeport.com reported Aug. 21.
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Louisiana dental practice destroyed in fire
More than 50 firefighters responded to a 3-alarm structure fire at a dental practice in Metairie, La., nola.com reported Aug. 21.
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Massachusetts orthodontist, hygienist donate dental supplies to victims of Hawaii fires
A Massachusetts orthodontist and dental hygienist recently organized a drive to deliver dental supplies to victims of the fires in Maui, CBS News Boston reported Aug. 18.
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3 Pennsylvania dental updates in 1 week
Here are three updates on the dental industry in Pennsylvania that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 15:
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10 cities where dentists' salaries go the furthest
Dentists earn an average annual salary of $172,290, according to compensation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Louisiana woman charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry
A 35-year-old Louisiana woman was arrested after investigators discovered she was running an illegal dental practice at her residence.
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4 hurdles facing dental practices in 2023
Increasing DSO competition and operating costs, stagnant reimbursements and staffing shortages are among some of the greatest challenges facing dental practices today.
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Dental office manager accused of stealing $450K
Theresa York, a former dental practice manager in Portland, Maine, has been accused of stealing $456,000 from the practice, according to an Aug. 14 report by Portland Press Herald.
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5 dental updates in North Carolina
Here are five updates affecting dentistry that have taken place in North Carolina since July 21:
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Espire Dental gains investment from Ironwood Capital to fuel growth
Denver-based Espire Dental recently received a subordinated debt investment from Ironwood Capital.
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UConn dental school receives 5-year training grant extension
The UConn School of Dental Medicine earned a five-year extension on its training grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and the National Institutes of Health.
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UB dental clinic's billing services provider affected by data breach
The personal health information of approximately 765 patients of The University of Buffalo (N.Y.) dental clinic may have been compromised after the school's third-party billing services provider was hit with a data breach.
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25 dental practice closures in 3 years
Several dental practices have closed in recent years for various reasons, including staffing shortages and financial constraints.
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5 federal government, policy updates for dentists to know
From a tuberculosis outbreak to a CMS proposal, here are five federal updates affecting dentistry that have taken place since July 17:
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6 dentistry updates in Illinois over the past 60 days
Here are six updates on the dental industry in Illinois that Becker's has reported on since June 14:
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Massachusetts dental office manager sentenced for role in Medicaid fraud scheme
A former office manager for a Massachusetts dental practice was sentenced to two years of probation for her role in a Medicaid fraud scheme.
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4 dental updates in Massachusetts
Here are four dental industry updates that have taken place in Massachusetts since Aug. 10:
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