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East Syracuse, N.Y.-based Aspen Dental is opening a new practice in St. Johns, Fla., a dental health professional shortage area, on March 5.

Mentor, Ohio-based Empire Dental Arts announced March 3 that it has acquired Papich-Forsyth DDS Associates.

Private equity company Clairvest Equity Partners acquired 50 percent of Newark, N.J.-based The Childsmiles Group, according to a March 2 news release.

At Becker's Dental and DSO Conference Feb. 19, industry leaders discussed DSO growth strategies and challenges.

Here's the latest roundup of stories about dental service organizations, including Aspen Dental and Pacific Dental Services.

East Syracuse, N.Y.-based Aspen Dental Management announced Feb. 21 that it has expanded its implant offerings with Carestream.

Waltham, Mass.-based 42 North Dental announced Feb. 25 that it has teamed up with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts in a value-based payment model deal.

Dallas-based Jefferson Dental Care Healthcare Management began notifying 45,748 patients Feb. 7 of a phishing attack that may have exposed their protected health information.

Becker's asked two Pacific Dental Services leaders what they thought about Walmart entering dentistry.

At Becker's Dental and DSO Conference Feb. 19, industry leaders discussed top priorities for DSOs and how to create a culture of success.