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2. Iowa Dental Board suspends dentist’s license Full story

3. If you run or advise a DSO, the next 12 months will reshape what scale looks like. The leaders working through that are gathering Sept. 14-15 in Chicago. Apply to attend Becker’s 5th Annual Future of Dentistry Roundtable as a reviewer here.

4. Smile Brands starts Pearl AI rollout to 600 locations Full story

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6. How DSOs are governing automation at scale — and staying compliant — here.

7. Ohio dentist to retire after 34 years, close practice Full story

8. ADA pushes for greater transparency for dental insurers: 5 notes Full story

9. Rhode Island Senate advances bill creating licensure pathway for foreign-trained dentists, hygienists Full story

10. PDS Health marks $1M in tuition assistance for dental assisting students Full story

 

11. The next five years of DSO growth won’t look like the last five. Consolidation is intensifying, costs are climbing, and the operators with a clear strategy will win. Build yours at Becker’s Dental + DSO Virtual Event — 1-4 p.m. Central time Aug. 4. Register here.

12. New study highlights public divide over community water fluoridation: 5 notes Full story

13. Parkview Dental Partners launches Florida de novo practice Full story

14. 5 dental school updates to know Full story

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