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  1. 3 Florida dentistry updates in 1 week
    Here are three headlines and updates on the dental industry in Florida that Becker's has reported on since March 12:
  2. Georgia Dental Association names new CEO, executive director
    The Georgia Dental Association appointed Kristen Morgan as its next CEO and executive director.
  3. Illinois introduces bills to expedite dental license approvals, renewals
    Two bills have been introduced in the Illinois House to fix the long licensing process for healthcare workers, including dentists, according to a March 19 report by The Center Square.

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  1. Smile Partners adds Georgia practice
    Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA recently added a Georgia dental practice to its network.  
  2. Utah orthodontist to retire after 35 years of practice
    A Utah orthodontist plans to retire after 35 years of practice. 
  3. Dentologie to open 2 offices in Chicago
    Dentologie is continuing its expansion in Chicago with the addition of two offices.
  4. 'Complete disaster': Dental office grapples with healthcare's most significant cyberattack
    The recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare is leading some dental practice owners to realize the need for stronger cybersecurity measures.

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  1. California DSO makes 40th practice affiliation
    Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine Dental Management made its 40th practice addition.
  2. US Oral Surgery Management's growth in 2024: 3 updates
    From network expansions to executive updates, here is what Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has accomplished so far this year: 
  3. Smile Source undergoes rebranding
    Houston-based Smile Source, a private practice dental network supporting more than 1,100 independent dentists, launched a rebranded identity.
  4. Wisconsin clinic to add dental therapists to reduce 3-month backlog
    N.E.W. Community Clinic, a dental practice in Green Bay, Wis., is adding dental therapists to its staff to help alleviate its scheduling challenges, according to a March 18 report by NBC26.

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  1. Wellfit expands financial services to 1,000th US dental practice
    Healthcare technology platform Wellfit has expanded its network and services to 1,000 dental practices across the U.S.
  2. Florida Atlantic University fails to secure additional state funding for new dental school
    Boca Raton-based Florida Atlantic University was not approved to receive more than $100 million in state funding for its upcoming dental school, Boca Magazine reported March 19.  
  3. 4 dental updates in Pennsylvania
    From dental clinic closings to DSO affiliations, here are four dentistry-related updates that have taken place in Pennsylvania since Jan. 31: 
  4. Change Healthcare cyberattack a 'wake-up call' for dentistry, 1 dentist says
    The recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare underscores the need for more secure financial transactions in the dental industry, according to Brion Long, DMD. 
  5. How dental care costs compare in 7 countries
    The average cost of a dental cleaning in the U.S. is $163, compared to $89 in Germany. 
  6. US ranked as most expensive country for dental care
    The United States has the most expensive dental care compared to other G7 countries, according to a March 19 ranking from healthnews.com.
  7. MB2 Dental's network reaches 700 supported practices
    Dallas-based MB2 Dental added its 700th practice to its network with the addition of a new dental practice in Anna, Texas.
  8. Vermont dentist charged with prescription fraud
    A Vermont dentist was recently arrested and charged with one felony count of prescription fraud.
  9. UPMC clarifies future of dental staff, patients ahead of clinic closure
    The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has provided more details about the upcoming closure of its Montefiore dental center, TribLive.com reported March 18. 

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