Today's Top 20 Stories
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Utah college opens dental hygienist training center: 5 things to know
Orem-based Utah Valley University has opened a dental hygiene lab and community dental clinic, according to an Oct. 25 news release.
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Leading Edge Specialized Dentistry acquires Pennsylvania practice
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Leading Edge Oral Surgery has acquired Keith Silverstein Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Paoli, Pa.
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Specialty Smile Partners appoints VP of operations
Eau Claire, Wis.-based Specialty Smile Partners has hired Jared Ayes as its vice president of operations.
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GPS Dental adds 9 practices
Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental has added nine practices to its network.
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CareQuest invests in virtual oral care platform
Grin, a virtual care platform for digital oral health, has received an investment from CareQuest Innovation Partners.
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Vermont dental provider, CEO part ways
Staurt May, CEO of Morrisville, Vt.-based Lamoille Health Partners, has stepped down from his role at the community health center, according to an Oct. 25 report by VTDigger.
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Arkansas dental assistant arrested for Medicaid fraud
A dental assistant in Conway, Ark., was arrested and charged with one count of Medicaid fraud.
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3 dentists making headlines
The new president of the American Dental Association and two other dentists who have made headlines since Oct. 22:
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Dentsply Sirona suspends sales, marketing of Byte aligners: 7 notes
Dentsply Sirona has voluntarily suspended the sale and marketing of its Byte clear aligners and impression kits as it conducts a review of regulatory requirements, the company said Oct. 24.
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Former dental CEO guilty of fraud skips sentencing hearing
Stephen Baird, former CEO of dental device company S-Ray, is wanted for failure to appear for sentencing.
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Harvard dental school to run deficit: 5 things to know
The Harvard School of Dental Medicine is expected to run a deficit this year, according to an Oct. 25 report by The Harvard Crimson.
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The states with the most dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants per capita
Hawaii has the most dentists, while New Hampshire has the most dental hygienists and Utah has the most dental assistants, all per capita, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Maine dental group files data breach notice
Biddeford, Maine-based Community Dental has issued a notice about a data privacy event that affected its computer systems.
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Recent dental headlines to know in Texas
Here are eight updates to know about the dental industry in Texas that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 16:
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5 new dental presidents in 1 month
Here are five dental companies and organizations that have appointed new presidents, as reported by Becker's since Sept. 27:
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Washington dental school signs lease to create oral health training center: 6 notes
The University of Washington School of Dentistry has signed a lease to establish an oral healthcare training center, according to an Oct. 24 report by Spokane Journal.
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Align Technology to repurchase $275M in its stock: 5 things to know
Tempe, Ariz.-based Align Technology announced plans to repurchase $275 million of the company's common stock, according to an Oct. 25 news release.
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Tennessee dental practice experiences data incident
Clarksville, Tenn.-based GPS Sango Family Dentistry has reported a data security incident.
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Things to know before joining a DSO
Evaluating company culture, the amount of clinical autonomy and compensation structures are just three of the factors to consider when thinking about joining a dental service organization.
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Vista Oral Surgery opens new location
Vista Oral Surgery and Implants has opened a new practice in Aberdeen, N.C., according to an Oct. 23 report by Sandhills Sentinel.
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