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Author: Staff

Here's the latest roundup of dental companies that have been in the headlines, including Mid-Atlantic Dental and SmileDirectClub.

Teeth-straightening startup SmileDirectClub increased the number of shares it will offer in its initial public offering, with the company looking to raise $1.29 billion, according to an S-1/A the company filed Sept. 3.

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Knoxville, Tenn., dentist Clarence “Buzz” Nabers, DDS, has been accused of submitting forged certifications, improperly sterilizing tools, and asking dental hygienists and assistants to perform duties beyond their scope for four months in 2018, according to Knox News.

Intermountain Healthcare is integrating dental care into its preventive primary care model based on recent research that indicates that poor oral health may be connected with some chronic illnesses and diseases, according to KSL.com.

Irvine, Calif.-based Smile Brands has partnered with Dental Faculty Associates in Loma Linda, Calif., according to a Sept. 3 news release.

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