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  1. Aspen Dental opens Texas office
    Chicago-based Aspen Dental recently opened an office in Lewisville, Texas, Community Impact reported Aug. 22.
  2. 2 states disciplining dentists
    Here are two dentists who recently had actions taken against their licenses by state dental boards:
  3. New report links high fluoride exposure to lower IQs: 9 notes
    A new report from the National Toxicology Program concluded that higher levels of fluoride exposure are associated with lower IQ in children. 

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  1. Data breach at Minnesota dental practice affects 38,000
    Minneapolis-based The Dental Specialists experienced a data breach that affects an estimated 38,442 individuals, according to an Aug. 21 article from an attorney from Console and Associates published by JD Supra.
  2. What a Harris-Walz ticket could mean for oral healthcare
    With the 2024 presidential election approaching, many healthcare leaders are keeping an eye on each candidate's stances on healthcare policies. 
  3. Seattle dental practice broken into 3 times in the same night
    A group of thieves broke into the building of a Seattle dental practice three separate times in one night, according to an Aug. 22 report by KOMO News.
  4. Why flexibility is the next most critical skill for dental leaders
    Many dental executives see flexibility as one of the most important skills for leaders in the dental and healthcare industries as these fields continue to rapidly evolve over time. 

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  1. Heartland Dental continues Florida expansion
    Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental partnered with a dental practice in Florida to continue expanding its network.
  2. How DSO affiliation rates have changed in every state year-over-year
    The percentage of DSO-affiliated dentists in the U.S. slightly increased in 2023 compared to 2022, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute. 
  3. ADA appoints vice president of governance
    The American Dental Association recently promoted Michelle Kruse to the role of associate vice president of governance.  
  4. Iowa dentist retires after 46 years
    Peter Pauly, DDS, a dentist in Bellevue, Iowa, has retired after serving the industry for 46 years, according to an Aug. 21 report by Bellevue Herald-Leader.

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  1. The strategies DSOs can't afford to miss
    Many executives agree that DSOs will need to focus on building strong teams, being strategic with growth and investing in new services in order to finish the year successfully. 
  2. Sun Life US names David Healy as president of its dental business
    Wellesley, Mass.-based benefits provider Sun Life U.S. has selected David Healy to serve as president of the dental business.
  3. The Aspen Group appoints Lauren Svoboda as VP of learning optimization
    Chicago-based The Aspen Group has named Lauren Svoboda vice president of learning optimization.
  4. What 5 dental execs are predicting for the economy
    The increase in interest rates and the cost of capital in 2023 and 2024 has led to fewer DSO deals. However, with rates beginning to come down, some dental industry executives are forecasting an uptick in activity. 
  5. USOSM adds five oral surgeons to network
    Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management added five surgeons to its practices in August. 
  6. The layoffs changing dentistry
    Several companies have announced layoffs over the last year to help recover from certain challenges and drive operational performance. 
  7. Hospitals sell, close dental clinics: 2 updates
    A hospital and a health system recently announced they would be closing and selling off dental clinics.
  8. 4 dental Medicaid updates in 2 weeks
    Here are four updates on Medicaid in the dental space that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 6:
  9. Nevada dental practices add Solea dental laser
    Two dental practices in Reno, Nev., have integrated the Solea All-Tissue Dental Laser to improve patient care.

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