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Illinois dental society warns of new phone scam
The Illinois State Dental Society is warning of an ongoing phone scam targeting dental practices.
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Former dental office manager sentenced to prison for stealing $249K from Las Vegas dental practice
A former dental officer manager who stole $249,000 from a Las Vegas dental practice has been sentenced to prison, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported June 15.
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Michigan dentists urge lawmakers to address 'crisis' Medicaid situation: 5 things to know
Dentists in Michigan are asking lawmakers to improve conditions under the state's Medicaid program to fix what they are calling a "crisis" situation, NPR affiliate Michigan Radio reported June 15.
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Formlabs launches educational platform to expand 3D printing in dentistry
Formlabs, a 3D printing company, has launched an educational program to advance 3D printing in dentistry.
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$106M poured into communities last year, Delta Dental says
Delta Dental companies across the country invested $106 million in communities in 2021, according to the Delta Dental Institute's 2021 "Community Impact Report."
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Mercury excretion from dental fillings found to surpass safety limits for 86 million adults: Study
A study found the amount of mercury excreted from dental fillings in 86 million Americans exceeded the safety limits of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Environmental Protection Agency.
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1st female dentist inducted into Pankey Institute Master Hall
Lee Ann Brady, DMD, is the first woman to be inducted into the Pankey Institute's Master Hall, an organization honoring dentists who have mastered dentistry skills and contributed to the industry, institute and community, Islander Medical Group reported June 14.
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DSO vs. non-DSO: Which dental practices are more confident in economic recovery?
Non-DSO affiliated dental practices are more skeptical of the economic recovery of the dental industry and of the U.S. economy, according to a recent poll by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Dental appointment schedules were 86% full in May
Dental practice appointments reached 86 percent capacity in May, according to a recent poll by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Deans of the highest ranked U.S. dental schools
The U.S. is home to some of the best dental schools in the world, and their leaders are helping pave the way for the next generation of dental professionals.
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10 dental school updates in the last 30 days
From leadership appointments to new innovation centers, here are 10 essential updates for dental educators:
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Patient cancellations remain top barrier to full dental appointment schedules
Patient cancellations continued to be the top reason preventing dental practices from reaching full appointment schedules in May, according to a recent poll from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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New York State Dental Association elects new president
The New York State Dental Association elected James Galati, DDS, as its 142nd president.
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Tennessee hospital's craniofacial program gets $1.075M boost
The Cleft and Craniofacial Program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn., received a $1.075 million donation from the Smile180 foundation, Fox 17 WZTV Nashville reported June 12.
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9 dentists using the Yomi dental implant robot in 2022
Dentists around the country are using the Yomi Robotic Dental System, the only FDA-cleared robot-assisted dental surgery system in the U.S.
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Car crashes into California dental office, causes fire
A car crashed into a Santa Clarita, Calif.-based dental center, causing the building to catch fire, hometownstation.com reported June 12.
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Confidence in economic, dental practice recovery drops among dentists: ADA
Dentists' confidence in the economic recovery of the U.S. and dental practices dropped in May, according to a monthly poll by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Oral health groups commend Senate amendments to expand oral healthcare for veterans
The American Institute of Dental Public Health and CareQuest Institute for Oral Health praised the recent efforts of Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt, to expand oral healthcare for veterans.
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2 Oklahoma bills prompt local dentists to stop accepting Medicaid
In response to two reform bills signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt, some dentists in Oklahoma have stopped accepting SoonerCare, the state's Medicaid program, Tahlequah Daily Press reported June 10.
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4 dentists making headlines
Two dentists who reached a dental procedure milestone and two other dentists who made headlines last week:
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