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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.

Denver-based Birner Dental Management Services raised enough capital to complete a private placement of $5 million of convertible senior subordinated secured notes and attached shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock with Palm Active Dental and Palm Global Small Cap…

After six years of sponsorship, Aspen Dental will no longer be a NASCAR sponsor, according to Yahoo Sports.

Delta Dental of California selected Chelsea Grayson and Heidi Yodowitz to serve on its board of directors.