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  1. Washington dentist has license suspended over infection control allegations
    The Dental Quality Assurance Commission has suspended the license of a Washington dentist after multiple infection control issues. 
  2. Delta Dental of South Dakota names new president and CEO
    Delta Dental of South Dakota appointed Jeff Miller president and CEO of the company.
  3. 5 oral surgery updates in 10 days
    From practice affiliations to new programs, here are five updates on oral surgery that have taken place since March 1: 

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  1. Beacon Oral Specialists opens 25th office in Atlanta
    Dallas-based Beacon Oral Specialists recently added a new practice location to its network.
  2. Why 1 investment firm sees oral surgery as the 'next big market'
    Oral surgery has become an attractive market for investment firms and oral health groups due to the high profitability of practices and how easily surgeons tend to adapt to joining larger organizations, according to one investment bank. 
  3. Finley Dentistry joins Bright Direction Dental
    Chicago-based Bright Direction Dental recently added Finley Dentistry to its network. 
  4. DECA Dental CEO named president of DSO association
    The Association of Dental Support Organizations elected Sulman Ahmed, DMD, as the president. 

How to create a self-sustaining dental procurement department

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  1. Carestack to integrate Pearl's AI into dental management software
    Carestack, a cloud-based dental practice management platform, partnered with Pearl to add two of Pearl's artificial intelligence programs. 
  2. Florida dental board revokes license of dentist convicted of inappropriately touching employee
    The Florida Board of Dentistry revoked the license of a Florida dentist convicted of inappropriately touching a female employee, ABC affiliate WEAR News reported March 8.
  3. 3 dentists react to FTC's noncompete ban proposal
    A recent proposal by the Federal Trade Commission could be potentially harmful to private dental practices that aim to protect their business and patient relationships.
  4. Why the FTC's noncompete ban proposal could be 'detrimental' to DSOs
    A recent proposal by the Federal Trade Commission could harm competition among DSOs and potentially lead to additional employee turnover, according to one DSO exec.

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  1. Former DSO exec joins Walmart Health as chief dental officer
    Victoria Yu, DDS, recently joined Walmart Health as its chief dental officer. 
  2. Sonendo revenue jumps 25% in 2022: 6 things to know
    Sonendo, a dental technology company, had a revenue increase of 25 percent in 2022 compared to its 2021 results, according to its March 8 financial report.
  3. Indiana dentist pleads guilty to illegally obtaining fentanyl, controlled substances
    Fort Wanye, Ind.-based pediatric dentist Lucian Boboia, DDS, pleaded guilty to obtaining fentanyl and other controlled substances by fraud or deception, the Drug Enforcement Administration reported March 8.
  4. Healthcare trends dental execs are keeping an eye on
    The integration of dental and medical care, the rising cost of the workforce and the prominence of artificial intelligence in dentistry are three trends dental executives and dentists are following. 
  5. 2 Washington dental bills pass in House
    Two dental bills passed in Washington's House with the goal of increasing the dental workforce and improving access to oral healthcare.
  6. Allied OMS adds 3 practices in Colorado, Oregon
    Southlake, Texas-based Allied OMS recently added three practices in Colorado and Oregon. 
  7. USOSM launches reimbursement program for medical missions
    Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management recently launched a reimbursement program to support its oral surgeon partners who participate in medical mission trips.
  8. 8 dental supply chain updates
    Here are eight dental supply chain updates from Dentsply Sirona, Henry Schein and more that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 30:
  9. UAB dental school launches national dental implant registry
    The University of Alabama at Birmingham recently launched a national registry to conduct research on outcomes of dental implant services. 

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