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Dental schools invested in infrastructure, research and access over the past 30 days — including by a $278 million UCSF expansion, AI-powered oral disease detection grants, new residency programs and clinic expansions in underserved regions. Here are 10 updates to…

Dallas-based MB2 Dental has added 12 new partner practices in the past three months as it continues to grow its network.  The dental partnership organization supports more than 800 practices across 45 states.  Here are MB2 Dental’s new addition since…

Hawaii Family Dental, a 12-office practice, recently disclosed a data security incident in which an unauthorized individual used a compromised account to access patient information. The practice said it immediately secured its network and launched an investigation after discovering the…

The administrative office of Smileland Dental in Bakersfield, Calif., was heavily damaged in a fire, KGET reported Sept. 10. Dozens of firefighters were called to the scene around 7:30 a.m. local time on Sept. 10. No injuries were reported, and…

The American Dental Association is urging the federal government to retain the Head Start program’s oral health requirements. The program’s requirements include supervised toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste and additional provisions designed to help children access dental care, according to a…

The California Dental Association expressed its opposition to two ballot measures on California’s November general election ballot, according to a Sept. 9 news release from the CDA.  Here are seven things to know:

Although technology has the power to enhance patient care, one executive warns that these innovations should not come at the cost of human connection. Benjamin Golik, DDS, the co-founder of URBN Dental in Houston, recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss…

Staffing challenges, DIY dentistry and lax insurance policies are among what dental leaders share are the most dangerous trends in the field today. Six dental leaders recently spoke with Becker’s to share what they feel are the most dangerous trends…

Several dental organizations have launched initiatives aimed at enhancing medical-dental integration. Three updates:  1. Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health and United Concordia Dental launched a saliva screening pilot designed to improve periodontal disease management and advance dental-medical integration. 2. Los Angeles-based…