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Phoenix-based Salt Dental Partners has spent the last two years expanding its network from 51 offices in five states to 156 offices in 20 states. In addition to experiencing a 300% increase within its geographic footprint, the DSO also saw…
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health plans to open several new offices in Florida, the Jacksonville Daily Record reported May 1. The medical-dental organization has leased three properties in Jacksonville for practices. Covenant Real Estate Group Head of Real Estate Chris Aguon…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent Civil Investigative Demands to Colgate-Palmolive and Proctor & Gamble. The investigation was launched into the two toothpaste manufactures for marketing their products in ways that are “misleading, deceptive and dangerous,” according to a May…
The removal of fluoride from public water supplies is gaining momentum in states across the U.S., but there are some possible negative consequences, according to dental academics. Utah and Florida have become the first two states to ban water fluoridation,…
Three dental organizations joined a coalition of groups urging Congress members to oppose cuts to the HHS Department. A draft budget proposal from the Office of Management and Budget recommended cutting the HHS Department’s discretionary funding by approximately 30%. Coalition…
Steven Siegel, DMD, was elected president of the American Association of Orthodontists for 2025-2026. Dr. Siegel has more than 35 years of experience in orthodontics. He has also served as a faculty member in the Department of Orthodontics at the…
Magicland Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics opened a new practice location in Jurupa Valley, Calif. The practice provides a full range of dental services and has pediatric specialists and orthodontists on its team, according to an April 30 news release. The…
Smiles of Old Bridge (N.J.) is celebrating its 90th year serving patients, News 12 reported April 30. The practice has had four generations of dentists since its opening in 1935. The practice is currently led by Eugene Isola III, DDS…
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health expanded its network across four states in April. The integrated healthcare organization supports more than 1,000 practices across 24 states. In addition, the company added 10 practice locations during the first quarter of 2025, according to…
West Virginia recently enacted a law requiring in-person exams before orthodontic treatments. SB 710 requires an in-person examination by an orthodontist or dentist as well as a radiograph before receiving orthodontic treatment. The bill also includes requirements around informed consent…