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  1. United Dental Corporation acquires 1st Tennessee practice
    Miami-based United Dental Corporation marked its entry into Tennessee with the addition of a practice in Nashville.
  2. ADA Forsyth Institute to double research capacity with new headquarters
    The American Dental Association Forsyth Institute is set to move into an expanded headquarters building in Somerville, Mass.
  3. Five Point Dental Specialists appoints new CEO
    Fort Worth, Texas-based Five Point Dental Specialists named Terri Krauss as its next CEO. 

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  1. Oral surgeon named to 'best jobs you've never heard of' list
    U.S. News and Report created a list of 15 of the "best jobs you've never heard of," which includes oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
  2. 4 dental office closures to know
    Here are four dental office closures Becker's has covered since Feb. 1: 
  3. How new graduates benefit from joining a DSO
    There are several opportunities for new graduates to continue learning at DSOs, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. 
  4. SmileDirectClub's former assets, inventory up for sale
    Gordon Brothers, a liquidation and restructuring firm, has posted SmileDirectClub's former assets and inventory for sale.

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  1. ClearChoice Dental Implants opens 100th location
    Greenwood Village, Colo.-based ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers reached the 100-practice milestone with its latest addition.
  2. Overjet launches FDA-approved, pediatric dental AI
    Dental AI company Overjet is launching Overjet for Kids, an AI program for pediatric dentists.
  3. DSOs boost support for dental assistants, hygienists
    Several DSOs have recently launched initiatives and hired execs dedicated to supporting dental assistants and hygienists as workforce shortages continue to challenge the industry.
  4. 7 updates on the dental industry in California in 2 weeks
    Here are seven headlines on dentistry in California that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 28:

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  1. Dental Trade Alliance launches dental hygienist scholarship with $1M endowment
    The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation is launching a new dental hygienist scholarship program for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
  2. Florida Legislature tackles dental insurance reform
    The Florida Legislature passed two bills targeting predatory credit card payment processes and dental plan coverage.
  3. SPP Dental Partners expands into Idaho
    Salt Lake City-based SPP Dental Partners recently added its first Idaho dental office.
  4. MetLife launches value-based dentistry program
    Insurance and employee benefits company MetLife has launched a value-based dental care program. 
  5. Specialized Dental Partners adds practices in Ohio, Texas
    Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners expanded its networks in Ohio and Texas, according to recent posts on its LinkedIn Page.
  6. Aspen Dental promotes Lori D'Anna to president of field operations
    Chicago-based Aspen Dental promoted Lori D'Anna to the role of president of field operations.
  7. Patterson Cos. to repurchase $500M in stock
    The board of directors of dental supplier Patterson Companies approved a new share repurchase authorization.
  8. 2 recent data breaches in dentistry
    Here are two data breaches affecting dental companies that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 23: 
  9. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center to close dental center: 6 notes
    The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is closing its Montefiore dental center, TribLive.com reported March 11. 

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