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  1. 4 dental industry updates in Virginia
    From legislative actions to license suspensions, here are four dental industry updates that have taken place in Virginia: 
  2. Law firm investigating Dentsply Sirona after Byte suspension: 6 notes
    The Bragar Eagel & Squire law firm is investigating claims against Dentsply Sirona on behalf of long-term stockholders. 
  3. 10 DSOs growing their presence in the South in 3 weeks
    Here are 10 DSOs and dental groups that have recently added practices in the South, as reported by Becker's since Jan. 10:
  1. It's no 'panacea': Dentists weigh in on the interstate compact
    Some dentists believe that the interstate dental compact will decrease costs going forward, but not everyone is in agreement.
  2. 21 states raising minimum wage in 2025
    More than 20 states increased minimum wage on Jan. 1, increasing wages for more than nine million workers by a total of nearly $6 billion, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
  3. PDS Health adds 60+ practices in 2024
    Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health added more than 60 dental and medical practices to its network in 2024.
  4. Dr. Jordan Boland takes over at New York dental practice
    Jordan Boland, DDS, has taken over as owner of Family Dental Wellness, a dental practice in Olean, N.Y., according to a Jan. 29 report from Olean Times Herald.

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  1. Michigan dental practice to triple capacity in expansion project
    DiPilla Dentistry in Birmingham, Mich., plans to relocate to a new building to house a larger staff and clinical capacity, Downtown News Magazine reported Jan. 30. 
  2. Interstate dental compact advancements, challenges: 3 updates for dental leaders
    Two more states are looking to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, while participation in the compact was recently challenged in another state. 
  3. Specialized Dental Partners adds Texas practice
    Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners has added San Gabriel Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery to its network. 
  4. ADA concerned with financial assistance pause: 5 notes for dentists
    The American Dental Association has expressed its concerns with the directive by the Trump administration to pause certain federal assistance programs, according to a Jan. 29 news release from the ADA. 

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  1. Utah bill introduced to prohibit water fluoridation: 5 notes
    Legislation has been introduced in the Utah House of Representatives to prohibit water fluoridation in the state, KUTV reported Jan. 30.
  2. The 10 best, worst states for dental health in 2025
    Illinois was ranked as the state with the best dental health for the second year in a row, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
  3. Acquisition, optimization drive USOSM's growth strategy
    After seeing depressed levels of growth in dentistry throughout 2024, U.S. Oral Surgery Management is gearing up for increased industry activity and expansion in 2025. 
  4. 3 Washington cities weigh water fluoridation: 5 notes
    City officials in Longview, Camas and Battle Ground, Wash., are currently considering ending water fluoridation in their communities as national debate about the practice continues, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported Jan. 28.
  5. Virginia bill to launch dental school study voted down
    A Virginia House panel voted down a bill to study the possibility of expanding Virginia Commonwealth University’s dental school into the southern part of the state.
  6. 10 numbers on dental hygienist compensation
    Here are 10 notes, stats and numbers on pay and compensation for dental hygienists:
  7. 3 DSOs expanding in the Northeast in 1 month
    Here are three DSOs and dental groups that added practices in the Northeast, as reported by Becker's since Dec. 31:
  8. Parkview Dental Partners acquires 2 Florida practices
    Sarasota, Fla.-based Parkview Dental Partners added two practices in Florida to its network.
  9. Henry Schein gets investment from KKR: 5 things to know
    Dental supply company Henry Schein has received a strategic investment from KKR, a global investment firm, according to a Jan. 29 news release. 

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