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  1. Heartland Dental adds North Carolina practice
    Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental added a North Carolina dental practice to its network.
  2. Specialized Dental Partners adds Texas practice
    Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners recently added a Texas dental practice to its network. 
  3. 10 dental technology updates from May
    Here are 10 updates on the dental technology sector that Becker's reported on in May:

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  1. 2 Indiana dentists found not guilty of healthcare fraud
    Two Indiana dentists were recently acquitted on charges of committing healthcare billing fraud, WNDU reported June 6.
  2. PracticeTek acquires dental software company
    PraticeTek, a provider of healthcare technology solutions, acquired Ora Dental, a dental practice management platform.
  3. Sonendo appoints CFO, 2 senior vice presidents
    Dental technology company Sonendo named a new CFO and two new senior vice presidents.
  4. North Carolina dentist surrenders license
    A North Carolina dentist has surrendered her license to practice in the state permanently after multiple infection control violations.

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  1. Illinois dental office to close after owner's retirement
    An Illinois dentist will retire from his practice June 26 after 46 years of service.
  2. ADA sells Chicago headquarters building to Lurie Children's Hospital
    The American Dental Association recently sold its Chicago headquarters building to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s of Chicago.
  3. Texas dental clinic battles landlord for safer work conditions amid heat warnings
    Inspire Dental of San Antonio claims its operations are at risk due to a lack of air conditioning, construction issues, and code violations at its building, CBS affiliate KENS 5 reported June 5.
  4. MB2 Dental acquires New York practice
    Dallas-based MB2 Dental partnered with a dental practice in Rockville Centre, N.Y.

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  1. Dental real estate company expands in 7 states
    Chicago-based National Dental Healthcare REIT, a dental real estate company, acquired nine locations across seven states.
  2. Straine Dental Management names Dr. Scott Jolly as chief engagement officer
    Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine Dental Management appointed Scott Jolly, DDS, as chief engagement officer.
  3. 2 oral care products recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination: 4 notes for dentists
    HomeoCare Laboratories issued a voluntary nationwide recall for two batches of its oral care products that were distributed through dental practices.
  4. West Coast vs. East Coast: Which region pays dentists more?
    Dentists can earn an average of $216,280 in Washington, the highest-paying state for dentists on the West Coast, compared to $234,670 in Maryland, the highest-paying state on the East Coast.
  5. 4 DSOs expanding in Pennsylvania
    Several DSOs have expanded their networks in Pennsylvania.
  6. 22.8M people now disenrolled from Medicaid: 10 notes for dentists
    About 22.8 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid as of June 4, according to data from KFF.
  7. US Oral Surgery Management adds 3 practices
    Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management recently added three partner practices to its network. 
  8. Smilebliss Orthodontics hits 30 offices
    Metairie, La.-based Smilebliss Orthodontics has grown to support 30 offices in 14 states.
  9. Affordable Care opens Pennsylvania dental practice
    Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care recently opened an Affordable Dentures & Implants office in Greensburg, Pa. 

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