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  1. 60+ DSO affiliations in Q1: State-by-state breakdown
    Several DSOs acquired, opened or affiliated with more than 60 dental practices across the U.S. during the first quarter of 2024. 
  2. ADA pushes for data transparency of Medicare Advantage plans
    The American Dental Association responded to CMS' request for information, aiming to improve data transparency and reporting for insurers.
  3. Minnesota dentist who closed his practice denied license reinstatement
    Marko Kamel, DDS, owner of a dental clinic in Minnesota that abruptly closed, was denied reinstatement of his dental license by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry.
  1. Change Healthcare cyberattack leaves behind big lessons for dentistry
    The Feb. 21 cyberattack on Change Healthcare has highlighted areas in healthcare and dentistry that need more attention and innovation.
  2. Foundation Dental Partners adds Atlanta practice
    Alpharetta, Ga.-based Foundation Dental Partners recently partnered with a dental practice in Atlanta.
  3. Tennessee court denies dental providers class certification in SmileDirectClub lawsuit
    A group of dental providers recently was denied class certification in their lawsuit against SmileDirectClub, law firm Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton wrote in an article published by JD Supra on March 28.
  4. Wisconsin college launching program to alleviate dental hygienist, assistant shortage
    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay is creating a new program to train a new position in dental practices, according to a March 28 report by NBC26.

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  1. How dental care spending compares by insurance type
    Dental care spending increased across all insurance types between 2013 and 2021, according to data from Statista.
  2. How DSOs have empowered dentists
    Increasing dentists' work-life balance, allowing them to focus on the clinical side of dentistry and promoting collaboration are three ways that leaders feel DSOs improve the dental industry. 
  3. Virginia oral surgery practice suffers data security incident
    Burke, Va.-based Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial and Implant Surgery experienced a security breach that may have affected patient data.
  4. Texas dental clinic manager pleads guilty to tax violations
    The manager of a dental clinic in Houston admitted to failure to pay taxes withheld from employee wages.

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  1. Gentle Dental closes Seattle office
    Gentle Dental, a subsidiary of Inglewood, Calif.-based DSO InterDent, has closed an office in Seattle, West Seattle Blog reported March 28. 
  2. Fire prompts evacuation at Florida dental practice
    Staff recently evacuated from a Florida dental practice March 28 after a fire broke out, TCPalm reported. 
  3. Global dental insurance market to close in on $200 billion in 2024
    The global dental insurance market is projected to reach $198.08 billion by the end of 2024, growing from $182.68 billion in 2023.
  4. Arizona dental practice experiences data breach
    Phoenix-based Risas Dental & Braces recently experienced a data breach that may have involved the protected health information of its patients. 
  5. Dental tech company names Dr. Arash Hakhamian as chief dental officer
    Primal Health, a dental technology company, appointed Arash Hakhamian, DDS, as its chief dental officer.
  6. The biggest effects DSOs have on dentistry, per 8 leaders
    DSOs have significantly influenced the way the dental industry and practices operate, especially when it comes to improving technology, efficiency and patient outcomes, according to leaders throughout dentistry.
  7. Texas dental practice suffers fire damage
    A dental practice in Austin, Texas, was impacted by a fire potentially caused by the explosion of a pressurized gas canister, according to a March 27 report by NBC affiliate KXAN.
  8. Specialized Dental Partners adds Chicago practice
    Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners expanded its network with a practice in Chicago.
  9. GPS Dental expands in Maine, Illinois
    Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental recently added practices in Maine and Illinois to its network.

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