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  1. 9 dental technology updates from February
    Here are nine updates on the dental technology space that Becker's reported on in February:
  2. How Pacific Dental Services is supporting its dental assistants
    Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services is joining the American Dental Assistants Association in celebrating Dental Assistants Recognition Week, which takes place from March 3 to 9. 
  3. Patterson Dental, Vyne Dental partner to expedite payer claims after cyberattack
    Patterson Dental and Vyne Dental teamed up to expedite insurance claims from dental practices following the February cyberattack on Optum's Change Healthcare.

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  1. Inside Dental365's 'aggressive, yet selective' expansion plans
    New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 is focused on expanding its footprint this year while also enhancing the patient and doctor experience.
  2. Good news, bad news for DSO leaders
    There are several trends this year that could have either positive or negative effects on DSO activity and consolidation. 
  3. 7 dental leaders on their top challenges
    Dental workforce shortages, economic pressures and stagnant insurance reimbursement rates are just a few of the challenges that DSOs and dental practices are currently up against. 
  4. Marquette University gets $5M for general practice dental residency program
    The state of Wisconsin released $5 million in funding to Milwaukee-based Marquette University School of Dentistry.

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  1. How Select Dental Management is elevating hygienists
    Florham Park, N.J.-based Select Dental Management is working hard to support the hygienists in its network while working with other organizations to recruit more hygiene professionals to its team.
  2. Pennsylvania dental office sues patient over negative online comments
    A Pennsylvania dental practice is suing a man over negative comments he allegedly left online, WPXI-TV reported Feb. 29.
  3. 8 DSOs adding practices in California, Florida and New York
    DSOs and dental organizations had an active February in California, Florida and New York, announcing several practice additions and openings.
  4. Tennessee lawmakers advance 2 bills to improve dental staffing, insurance
    Two Tennessee Senate bills to enhance dental care in the state were advanced by the General Assembly, according to a Feb. 29 report by stateofreform.com.

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  1. Minnesota dental assistant's license suspended for working while intoxicated
    A dental assistant in Minnesota has had her license suspended indefinitely after reporting to work while under the influence of alcohol.
  2. 11 fastest-growing dental companies in 2024
    Eleven dental companies were recently ranked among the fastest-growing companies on the Inc. Regionals 2024 list.
  3. 1 killed, 2 injured in shooting at California dental practice
    A shooting at a dental practice in El Cajon, Calif., left one person killed and two others wounded, according to a March 1 report by CBS News.
  4. Why DSOs are facing major headwinds in 2024
    The increased cost of labor combined with low reimbursements have created a difficult environment for DSOs this year.
  5. Georgia Southern University gets state funding boost for new dental school
    Statesboro-based Georgia Southern University was granted state funding to build a dental school, The Atlanta-Journal Constitution reported Feb. 29.
  6. Pacific Dental Services' 5-year growth timeline: 20 moves
    Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services is one of the three largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting nearly 1,000 practice locations. 
  7. uLab Systems hits 1M aligner treatment plans
    Memphis, Tenn.-based uLab Systems received its 1 millionth clear aligner treatment plan order.
  8. Building and retaining teams: The big challenge for 5 dental leaders
    Recruiting top talent in the dental industry can be difficult, but holding onto the best staff members is a challenge in and of itself, especially in the current landscape of staffing in the dental industry.
  9. ADA leads efforts to end licensing stigma around mental health treatment
    The American Dental Association is creating a pilot program to help develop licensing legislation to support dentists with mental health problems.

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