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Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance has named Doug Simpson as CFO and Mike Murphy as chief marketing officer. Mr. Simpson has three decades of healthcare finance and leadership experience. He most recently served as president of Panoramic Health, a kidney…

The FDA recently published a consumer webpage with updated guidance on clear aligners. Seven notes:  1. The webpage explains the benefits, risks and appropriate use of clear aligners, including the importance of an in-person examination before treatment and ongoing supervision…

Here are six dentists who have recently been disciplined and hit with judgements in their respective states: 1. Paul Petrungaro, DDS, a former Illinois dentist whose license was placed on permanent inactive status in 2025, was sentenced to 18 months…

Waukesha, Wis.-based Community Smiles Dental is opening a new 12-chair dental clinic through an $8.2 million capital campaign, according to a Sept. 17 report from WisBusiness. The clinic will be located in Milwaukee and include 12 dental operatories with modern…

Some of the largest DSOs have spent the last 45 days expanding their networks and investing in technology to enhance patient care. Here is what seven DSO giants have done since August:

Dunwoody, Ga.-based Vyne has sold its hospital and health system division to concentrate entirely on Vyne Dental, its dental revenue cycle management platform. Vyne Medical was sold to MRO, a clinical data management company, according to a Sept. 16 news…

Greenwood Village, Colo.-based ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers has named Donna Jones its new head of people. Ms. Jones has more than 25 years of experience in human resources. She most recently served as the senior vice president of human resources…

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Legacy Dental Group has acquired the dental practice of Joseph Elkins Jr., DDS, marking the DSO’s sixth acquisition since its founding. Dr. Elkins will continue treating patients at Hixson Dental Group, one of Legacy’s supported practices in Hixson,…

The American Dental Association is urging the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to prioritize prevention science, oral-systemic health research and dental data integration in its strategic plan for fiscal years 2027-31. The ADA made recommendations in response to…