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  1. Straine Dental Management enters Florida, adds 1st pediatric practice
    Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine Dental Management entered Florida, its 12th state, with the affiliation of a pediatric dental practice.
  2. Fire heavily damages Indiana dental practice, suspect arrested
    A dental practice in Columbus, Ind., sustained significant damage from an overnight fire, according to a Facebook post from the Columbus Fire Department.
  3. A timeline of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact
    The Dentist and Dental Hygienist interstate compact has picked up steam and support in the past few months, fueled by dental professional shortages across the country. 

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  1. Change Healthcare cyberattack: 9 updates for dental leaders
    Dental and medical organizations are still dealing with the aftermath of the Feb. 21 cyberattack on Change Healthcare.
  2. 4 dental updates in Virginia in March
    Here are four headlines on the dental industry in Virginia that Becker's has reported on in March:
  3. United Health Centers gets $125K dental equipment grant from Kaiser Permanente
    United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley is upgrading the equipment in its dental clinics with a $125,000 grant from Kaiser Permanente, according to a March 22 report by ABC30.
  4. Senate marks NIDCR's 75th anniversary
    The U.S. Senate passed a resolution celebrating the 75th anniversary of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.

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  1. 11 dental CEO moves in 2024
    Here are 11 dentistry-related CEO moves Becker's has reported on so far in 2024: 
  2. ADA updates CDT codes for 2025: 4 things dentists should know
    The American Dental Association's Code Maintenance Committee has revised, updated and added CDT codes for restorations and dental implants.
  3. 4 multimillion-dollar dental practice deals to know
    Here are four dental practice deals worth approximately $8.2 million that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 1: 
  4. DSOs should prepare for increased patient demand in 2024: Exec
    Improved economic conditions could lead to more patient traffic in 2024, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. 

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  1. 8 dentists making headlines
    Two dentists opening new dental offices and six other dentists who have made headlines since March 18: 
  2. Smile Doctors appoints COO
    Dallas-based Smile Doctors recently promoted David Nolan to the role of COO.
  3. North Carolina dentist pays $1.3M for site of new dental office
    A North Carolina dentist and his wife recently purchased a building for $1.3 million to house a new dental practice, the Winston-Salem Journal reported March 22. 
  4. Why robotics could be the 'next wave' in dentistry
    Dental AI programs and technology have become more and more common in the industry in recent years. 
  5. Specialized Dental Partners adds Colorado endodontics practice
    Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners expanded its network with a practice in Colorado.
  6. ClearChoice's CEO on what's next after hitting 100 practices
    For this implant-focused DSO, providing top-notch patient care is one of the biggest factors in its success, according to its CEO. 
  7. Investments boost DSO growth in oral surgery
    Oral surgery-focused DSOs and MSOs have continued expanding their footprints across the U.S. as investments in the field grow.
  8. 17 DSO milestones so far in 2024
    Here are 17 milestones from DSOs and dental organizations, including entering new states, adding specialty services and hitting practice benchmarks, that Becker's has reported on in 2024:
  9. Dr. Susan Rowan named dean of UIC College of Dentistry
    The University of Illinois Chicago appointed Susan Rowan, DDS, as dean of its dental school.

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