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My Community Dental Centers, a nonprofit organization that operates dental practices across Michigan, has appointed Steven Hall as its next CEO.  Mr. Hall replaces Deborah Brown, DMD, who had served as CEO since 2018 before joining Big Rapids, Mich.-based Ferris…

Waltham, Mass.-based 42 North Dental recently appointed Tracy Ziskovsky as its senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Ms. Ziskovsky has more than 15 years of marketing leadership experience in the healthcare space, including for dental, dermatology, eye care, med…

The American Dental Association is supporting legislation that would establish and expand community-based training opportunities for healthcare professionals. S. 4370, the Primary Care Team Education Centers Act, would establish community-based education centers to train the next generation of health professionals…

Orlando, Fla.-based Standard Dental Labs has signed a letter of intent to acquire an unnamed dental laboratory in the Tampa Bay region. The identity of the laboratory and details of its operations remain confidential. The transaction is subject to due…

Six dental companies were recently included in Newsweek‘s list of “America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026.” The list ranked companies for excellence in leadership, fair compensation and work-life balance. Here are some of the benefits five of the companies…

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently opened a practice in Liberty Township, Ohio. Liberty Commons Family Dental provides a range of services, including cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics and preventive services. The practice is led by Digisha Patel, DMD.  Heartland Dental…

Here are three DSOs that have added new financing partners and secured investments to support their growth: 1. Sharon, Mass.-based Qualitas Dental Partners increased its credit facilities with a long-term lender to support future acquisitions. The increased facilities from Live…

Partnership Health Center, a network of community health clinics in Montana, will end dental services at Seeley-Swan Medical Center due to financial challenges, KPAX reported June 23. The group recently sent a letter to patients stating dental care will no…

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee recently signed two pieces of legislation that expand reimbursement options for services provided by public health dental hygienists. Hygienists who provide services in public health settings were previously only allowed to be reimbursed from Medicaid…