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  1. Drs. Sulman Ahmed, Sari Alqsous & more: 3 dentists making headlines

    Here are three dentists making headlines. By Mackenzie Garrity - 12/21/18

  2. Michigan authorizes dental therapists: 3 details

    Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, R, and the state's legislator passed a bill to authorize dental therapists, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. By Mackenzie Garrity - 12/20/18

  3. Georgia unlicensed dentist now faces RICO charges: 5 things to know

    In August, Krista Szewczyk was arrested for allegedly practicing dentistry without a license and writing illegal prescriptions, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Now, Ms. Szewczyk and her husband face two counts under the state's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act. By Mackenzie Garrity - 12/20/18

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  1. Aspen Dental, Henry Schein & more: 8 dental companies making headlines

    Here are eight dental companies making headlines. By Mackenzie Garrity - 12/20/18

  2. 5 things to know about Deca Dental CEO Dr. Sulman Ahmed

    Here are five things to know about Dallas-based Deca Dental CEO Sulman Ahmed, DMD. By Mackenzie Garrity - 12/19/18

  3. Aspen Dental & Walgreens team up to bring dental services in-store: 5 things to know

    East Syracuse, N.Y.-based Aspen Dental partnered with Walgreens to offer in-store dental services to Walgreens customers. By Mackenzie Garrity - 12/19/18

  4. Washington health officials shut down local clinic, warn patients of hepatitis, HIV risk

    Burien, Wash.-based George M. Davis Dental Clinic closed following an inspection from Public Health — Seattle & King County officials, according to The Seattle Times. By Mackenzie Garrity - 12/19/18

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  1. Heartland Dental reaches milestone with 900 supported practices

    Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental is the largest dental support organization in the U.S. with 900 supported offices. By Mackenzie Garrity - 12/18/18

  2. Carestream Dental gets new Atlanta headquarters: 3 things to know

    Carestream Dental packed up its bags and moved to a new headquarters building in Atlanta, according to Orthodontics Products Online. By Mackenzie Garrity - 12/18/18

  3. Transcodent releases new steel dental injection needles

    Transcodent launched the Transcodent Painless Steel Dental Injection Needle, a disposable and sterile needle for anesthetic delivery. By Mackenzie Garrity - 12/18/18

  4. Smile Brands opens 23rd Washington office, comprises 400+ practices

    Irvine, Calif.-based Smile Brands opened an affiliated Bright Now! Dental office in Kennewick, Wash. By Mackenzie Garrity - 12/17/18

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  1. Ohio dentist hires O.J. Simpson's attorney to appeal corruption verdict: 5 insights

    Former Cleveland-based MetroHealth dentist Sari Alqsous, DDS, hired Alan Dershowitz to represent him on appeal after being convicted on a slew of corruption charges, according to Cleveland.com. By Mackenzie Garrity - 12/17/18

  2. Henry Schein partners with CareCredit: 3 things to know

    Henry Schein teamed up with CareCredit to implement CareCredit's financing tool into the company's dental practice management software solutions. By Mackenzie Garrity - 12/17/18

  3. 34-practice DSO signs value-based contract: 3 things to know

    Orange, Calif.-based Western Dental affiliate Brident Dental & Orthodontics agreed to take part in a value-based care and payment model under Texas' Medicaid program. By Mackenzie Garrity - 12/13/18

  4. Drs. Allan Bergano, Raynor Mullins & more: 3 dentists making headlines

    Here are three dentists making headlines. By Mackenzie Garrity - 12/13/18

  5. Henry Schein approves $400M in repurchased stock: 3 takeaways

    Henry Schein's board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to $400 million of the company's common stock. By Mackenzie Garrity - 12/13/18

  6. Heartland Dental, Western Dental & more: 6 dental companies making headlines

    Here are six dental companies making headlines. By Mackenzie Garrity - 12/12/18

  7. Unlicensed New York dentist convicted in $2M Medicaid fraud scheme: 5 insights

    Luis Omar Vargas, an unlicensed dentist, was found guilty in a $2 million Medicaid fraud scheme, according to NJ.com. By Mackenzie Garrity - 12/12/18

  8. 16-dentist group partners with investment company to create DSO — 3 insights

    Business-building investment company Parkstone Growth Partners teamed up with Sarasota, Fla.-based BayView Dental Associates to create Parkview Dental Partners. By Mackenzie Garrity - 12/11/18

  9. Virginia officials & dentist's legal battle continues in state Supreme Court: 6 things to know

    The Supreme Court of Virginia ruled against the state's use of Freedom of Information Act exemptions, according to Southside Daily. By Mackenzie Garrity - 12/11/18

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