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 Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care has appointed Marybeth Hays, a former senior executive at Walmart, to its board of directors, the DSO announced March 31.

Ovilla (Texas) Family Dentistry has joined Irvine, Calf.-based Smile Brands, the DSO announced April 1.

Below are some of the latest updates from dental support organizations occurring in February and March.

Pittsburgh-based North American Dental Group is expanding its presence in New York City with the addition of Smiles4Kids Manhattan Pediatric Dental Group, the DSO announced March 29.

Orange, Calif.-based Western Dental & Orthodontics has selected Windsor, Conn.-based Voya Financial as the DSO's new recordkeeper and service provider for its 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Houston-based Endo1 Partners, an endodontic partnership organization, has closed $115 million of debt facilities, with Waterbury, Conn.-based Webster Bank arranging the senior facility.

Aspen Dental has officially opened its 101st Florida practice.

Chicago-based Aspen Dental has recently opened new practices in both Florida and Illinois.

Pittsburgh-based North American Dental Group released a March 18 statement urging for the end of racism, bigotry and hate directed at Asians and Asian Americans.

 Austin, Texas-based Smile Center Dental has joined Brident Dental & Orthodontics, an affiliate of Western Dental.