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Delta Dental Plans Association named James “Wells” Hutchison as its new president and CEO Nov. 2.

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

The pandemic has not slowed Heartland Dental's growth, as the Effingham, Ill.-based DSO has added more than 100 new dentists in 2020.

As dental practices adapt to changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic and plan for the future, industry leaders must capitalize on key trends and upcoming opportunities.

SmileDirectClub partnered with Dallas-based Deca Dental Oct. 22, integrating the DSO's more than 100 affiliated practices into its network.

Orange, Calif.-based Western Dental is opening a new practice in San Diego, the organization's 234th office in California.

After serving as Walgreens' senior vice president of pharmacy and retail operations, Jeffrey Koziel has joined Saratosa, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance as its new president.

Chicago-based Webster Dental Care, a dental service organization with 12 locations, has appointed a new chief operating officer and its first human resources officer.

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

Wayne Mortenson, DMD, who founded Mortenson Dental Partners with his wife, said he will retire from the DSO Sept. 30.