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Newer dentists more confident in economic recovery than established dentists
Recent dental school graduates have more confidence in the economic recovery of their practices and the dental industry compared to more established dentists, according to a recent poll by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute.
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Dr. Martin Steed honored as James B. Edwards' first-ever endowed chair
In a ceremony attended by dental medicine faculty, staff, and guests from across South Carolina, Martin Steed, DDS, was appointed James B. Edwards Endowed Chair in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine.
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Florida Atlantic University to receive $30M for new dental school
Boca Raton-based Florida Atlantic University is set to get $30 million from the state to fund its new dental school, The Capitolist reported June 6.
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3 dental acquisitions in May
Here are three acquisitions that took place in the dental industry in May:
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Dental technician pleads guilty to theft from VA dental clinic
A New York man pleaded guilty to theft of government property after stealing precious metals and noble alloys while employed as a dental technician at a Veterans Affairs dental clinic.
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Abra Health acquires pediatric dental practice
Roseland, N.J.-based Abra Health, an dental and medical provider, acquired the office of pediatric dentist Eugene McGuire, DDS.
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Car crashes into Massachusetts dental office
Two people were injured after an SUV crashed into a Massachusetts dental practice, The Daily News reported June 6.
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Texas dentist sentenced to prison for COVID relief fraud
A Texas dentist was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for COVID-19 relief fraud.
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3 investments dentists will make in the next 6 months
More than 55 percent of dentists plan to invest in new software within the next six months, according to a survey by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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6 barriers facing dental practice schedules
Patient no-shows and cancellations continue to be the largest barrier preventing dental practice schedules from being 100 percent full in May, according to a survey from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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3 recent data breaches in dentistry
Here are three data breaches in the dental industry that Becker's has reported on since April 27:
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Tennessee oral surgery center plans expansion
A Tennessee oral surgery practice will expand one of its offices by constructing a new surgical and clinical center, the Dickson Post reported May 31.
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Illinois State Dental Society legislative session ends: 6 things to know
Here are six moves the Illinois State Dental Society made that are impacting dental legislation during the 2023 Illinois legislative session:
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Dentists' confidence in economic recovery of dentistry slightly down from April
Less than 25 percent of dentists said that they were "very confident" in the economic recovery of their dental practice, according to a recent poll by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute.
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North Carolina dental group to open 13th location
CarolinasDentist will open its 13th office June 5 in Asheville, N.C.
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Access to dental anesthesia expands in Indiana
Dental patients in Indiana now have increased access to anesthesia thanks to a new law which allows certified registered nurse anesthetists to administer anesthesia in dental practices.
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South Carolina dentist launches new practice, website
Greer Dental Studio opened in Greer, S.C., and also launched a new website.
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Most challenging states to open a dental practice in, according to ChatGPT
Artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT, created by OpenAI, has increased in popularity in the healthcare and dental industries for its ability to complete certain tasks.
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Top 10 dental, DSO stories in May
Stories about DSO growth, dentist pay and practice closures were among the most-read stories covered by Becker's this month.
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Virginia clinic receives $500K grant to establish dental residency program
Johnson Health Center in Madison Heights, Va., received a $500,000 grant to create a dental residency program, according to a May 28 report by The News and Advance.
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