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Orange, Calif.-based Western Dental and Orthodontics elected Corina Ramirez, DDS to serve as pediatric director.

Amid pressure from Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, R, Marietta, Ga.-based Kool Smiles Chief Dental Officer Dale Mayfield resigned from his position on the Georgia Board of Dentistry, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

After ending their partnership with Danica Patrick in 2017, Aspen Dental launched a new marketing campaign, according to The Drum.

Schaumburg, Ill.-based DecisionOne Dental Partners welcomed Madison Street Dental in Woodstock, Ill., to its group of practices.

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UC Los Angeles School of Dentistry received a $1.5 million donation from Delta Dental of California to launch a new program, according to the Daily Bruin.

Atlanta-based Kool Smiles agreed to pay $23.9 million in a settlement with the Department of Justice for allegedly submitting false Medicaid claims, according to Frontline.

Orange, Calif.-based Western Dental & Orthodontics opened a new office in Covina, Calif.

The North American Dental Group acquired Atlanta-based TF Dental. Details of the acquisitions were not disclosed.

To support its mission of creating opportunities to serve local communities, Pacific Dental Services Foundation honored nine dental assistant students with scholarships.