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Elite Dental Partners has appointed Sarah Berman vice president of general counsel, the Chicago-based DSO said Oct. 18.

Spark Orthodontics has acquired Cumberland Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics of Tennessee, the Pennsylvania-based practice said Oct. 19.

Aspen Dental Management will begin to use SprintRay's 3D printing technology at its more than 900 locations nationwide, the Chicago-based DSO said Oct. 18.

Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services has opened its 850th supported dental practice, a significant milestone in the organization's 27-year history, according to an Oct. 15 news release obtained by Becker's.

From practice acquisitions to leadership appointments, here are five updates on DSOs with fewer than 300 locations.

Elite Dental Partners has appointed Amy Stadtherr director of dental implants and surgery, the Chicago-based DSO said Oct. 12.

Community Dental Partners is partnering with Houston-based 3C Dental Group on growth opportunities to support both organizations, the Denton, Texas-based DSO said Oct. 12.

Orange, Calif.-based Western Dental has appointed Paul Holt executive vice president and chief financial officer, the DSO said Oct. 12.

Nashville, Tenn.-based Marquee Dental Partners has formed a dental advisory board to strengthen its clinical focus.

Newark, N.J.-based the ChildSmiles Group has entered the Pennsylvania market with its acquisition of Smiles 4 Keeps, the dental group said Oct. 7.