The West Virginia Dental Association is lobbying for the state to pass a dental loss ratio for insurers, The Real WV reported Sept. 24. Three notes: 1. The WVDA launched a campaign to advocate for legislation during the state’s upcoming…
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There are 9,312 pediatric dentists in the U.S., according to new data from KFF. KFF recently updated its database of professionally active dentists in the U.S. Here are the number of pediatric dentists in each state: Alabama: 108 Alaska: 34…
The Appalachian Highlands Community Dental Center in Abingdon, Va., broke ground on a project that will add seven operatories to its facility, NBC affiliate WCYB reported Sept. 23. The expansion will bring the facility up to 21 operatories total, and…
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A Missouri dental practice was significantly damaged after a truck driver crashed into it, KCTV reported Sept. 24. The accident happened after 3 a.m. local time. Firefighters reported that the occupants of the truck fled the scene afterward. The building…
More than a dozen DSOs have launched in the last several years as competition in the dental field grows. Here is how five new DSOs have expanded their networks since launching: Archway Dental Partners Max Surgical Specialty Management Bond Orthodontic…
Digital X-rays, dental scanners and artificial intelligence programs are just some of the new technologies in the dental industry that are making a significant impact on dental practices. These two dentists recently connected with Becker’s to share what pieces of…
An Illinois federal judge has denied a group of dental providers class certification in a lawsuit against Delta Dental. The lawsuit, filed in 2019, alleges that Delta Dental engaged in several anticompetitive practices within its state subsidiaries, including suppressing reimbursement…