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Irvine, Calif.-based Smile Brands has partnered with Okemos, Mich.-based Eby Dental Care.

Below are some of the latest updates from dental support organizations occurring in May.

Dallas-based MB2 Dental added its 300th affiliated practice and, separately, also entered its 30th state.

Irvine, Calif.-based Smile Brands is one of the largest dental service organizations in the U.S.

Rosalinda Olague, senior manager of dental assistant strategy and university relations for Pacific Dental Services, was reappointed to the Dental Board of California by Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to a May 24 press release.

Absolute Dental Group recently opened a new dental practice in Las Vegas, according to a May 21 press release.

Aspen Dental recently opened a new location in Marinette, Wis., marking its 23rd in the state, according to a May 20 press release.

Pittsburgh-based North American Dental Group has partnered with Grandwood Park, Ill.-based Affiliated Dental Specialists, a pediatric dental group, according to a May 20 news release obtained by Becker's.

Two Boston dental practices have affiliated with Boston-based Beacon Dental Health.

As dental school costs rise, many younger dentists are joining DSOs instead of opening their own private practices.