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Chicago-based Aspen Dental is opening a practice location in Silverdale, Wash., according to a Jan. 10 report from Kitsap Sun.

Cleveland Children's Surgery Center, an affiliate of Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, is partnering with the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine to provide training for dental residents.

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental has added a South Carolina dental practice to its network. 

Avenel, N.J.-based Eastern Dental Management has been acquired by Branford Castle Partners, a private equity firm.

Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental recently added 11 practices to its network. 

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental has hired Chris Tampio as its new vice president of government affairs.

Southlake, Texas-based Allied OMS has added Parkway Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center in Houston to its network.

Atlanta-based Benevis released a report on the trends shaping the current oral healthcare industry, according to a Jan. 2 news release from the company.

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental launched "Masters and Mentors", a new campaign to reinforce the DSO's commitment to its support model and culture, according to a Jan. 2 news release from the company.

Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health added 14 new partner practices across six states in December.