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SmileDirectClub, a Nashville, Tenn.-based teledentistry company that specializes in clear aligner therapy, has had an eventful year so far — complete with lawsuits, patents, new partnerships and more.

From Florida dentists detailing their infection control procedures to a Massachusetts dentist's departure from her practice, here are the dentists making headlines this week.

Oregon is one of three states where dentists are allowed to administer flu shots and the only state where they can administer other vaccines, according to local Fox affiliate KPTV.

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Dentists have established infection control as a central pillar of their profession. However, some dentists lose sight of the importance of sterilization and strong infection control practices.

Western Dental promoted Patricia Himpelmann to senior vice president of specialty services, the DSO said Oct. 27.

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