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  1. Why DSOs are facing major headwinds in 2024
    The increased cost of labor combined with low reimbursements have created a difficult environment for DSOs this year.
  2. Georgia Southern University gets state funding boost for new dental school
    Statesboro-based Georgia Southern University was granted state funding to build a dental school, The Atlanta-Journal Constitution reported Feb. 29.
  3. Pacific Dental Services' 5-year growth timeline: 20 moves
    Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services is one of the three largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting nearly 1,000 practice locations. 

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  1. uLab Systems hits 1M aligner treatment plans
    Memphis, Tenn.-based uLab Systems received its 1 millionth clear aligner treatment plan order.
  2. Building and retaining teams: The big challenge for 5 dental leaders
    Recruiting top talent in the dental industry can be difficult, but holding onto the best staff members is a challenge in and of itself, especially in the current landscape of staffing in the dental industry.
  3. ADA leads efforts to end licensing stigma around mental health treatment
    The American Dental Association is creating a pilot program to help develop licensing legislation to support dentists with mental health problems.
  4. Affordable Dentures & Implants opens California practice
    Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care opened an Affordable Dentures & Implants location in California.

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  1. 3 dental companies named to best midsize employers list
    Multiple companies in the dental sector were included on Forbes' list of the best midsize employers in the U.S.
  2. Sleep apnea device earns FDA clearance
    Aiomega, a biomedical company based in Tyler, Texas, received FDA clearance for its sleep apnea device.
  3. Epic's key role in medical-dental integration
    Epic has become a major player in the dental space as a valuable tool for dental organizations looking to integrate medical and dental care.
  4. Walmart Health to add dental services in Arizona, Missouri
    Walmart Health has begun hiring for several dental roles as it prepares to open its first health centers in Arizona and Missouri. 

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  1. Former 42 North Dental exec joins Sonrava Health as chief revenue operations officer
    Jon Morgan joined Sonrava Health as chief revenue operations officer Feb. 26.
  2. 6 DSO leaders to know in 2024
    Here are six executives who are leading key players in the DSO field and supporting notable initiatives in the dental industry: 
  3. The 5 top challenges DSOs are staring down
    Macroeconomic conditions, succession planning of practices and keeping new affiliates happy are three of the toughest challenges that DSOs have to face today.
  4. Henry Schein One updates dental claims processing after Change Healthcare cyberattack
    Dental software company Henry Schein One has begun processing claims with a new clearinghouse after a cyberattack on a third-party vendor affected its ability to process insurance claims. 
  5. How Select Dental Management navigates growth and innovation
    Growth and pushing ahead are always top of mind for dentists and DSO executives. For one DSO leader, the expansion of specialty services is an easy growth opportunity to talk about but is difficult to perfect. 
  6. Envista searching for new CEO
    Dental supply company Envista has launched a search for a new CEO. 
  7. Texas DSO receives private equity investment
    San Antonio-based 7to7 Dental received a strategic investment from GTCR and Avryo Health Services.
  8. How a cyberattack on a major healthcare tech company is impacting dentists
    Change Healthcare, a large healthcare technology company, suffered a cyberattack Feb. 21, which is having a trickle-down effect on dental organizations.
  9. MB2 Dental enters West Virginia, its 40th state
    Dallas-based MB2 Dental partnered with a dental practice in West Virginia, marking the 40th state it supports locations in.

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