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The healthcare industry is facing one of the most significant cybersecurity regulatory updates in more than a decade. In January 2025, the U.S....

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For much of the 2026 legislative session, there was a great deal of uncertainty about next year's budget would look like, and big changes arrived at...

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A multidisciplinary team based at the University of Florida is exploring the impact of Dental-Child Interaction Training (DCIT) on dental practice.

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Every year, dentists from all over the country join together to advocate for their profession in our nation's capitol. This year they promoted...

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A new program called Enterprise Patient Scheduling uses a cloud-based technology that allows VA schedulers to book approved appointments directly...

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GDA members and staff joined over 5,500 students at HOSA's 2026 State Leadership Conference to talk about future careers in dentistry.

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The Georgia Board of Dentistry has posted a new alert on their website.

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HB 1374, which improves protections that allow providers to choose their method of reimbursement from insurance companies, is on its way. If it...

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The Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking information about Georgia dentists' prescribing practices. Details about the survey can be found...

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Georgia Department of Community Health has officially added G0330 (Facility service for Dental Rehabilitation procedure(s) performed on a patient...

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Updated January 30, 2026 Notice: Teledentistry Guidelines and Application Availability O.C.G.A. § 43-11-54 establishes the statutory...

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Since 2019, a group of dentists have been engaged in antitrust litigation against Delta Dental Plans and the Delta Dental Plans Association. The...

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