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Dental practices with online presences or digital records are subject to cyber-related risks and the resulting consequences. Though cybercriminals are becoming more aggressive, human error and insufficient security are still leading causes of many data breaches. 

Waltham, Mass.-based Gentle Dental opened a new practice in Newton, Mass., brining the dental service organization's total number of practices to 40.

Following reports of adverse reactions to devices containing metal, the FDA will be evaluating metals used in implants and amalgam dental fillings to determine whether the devices are safe and effective.

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