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  1. 20+ notable DSO milestones in 2024
    Here are 18 DSOs that accomplished major milestones in 2024, including network expansions, new programs and technology innovations. 
  2. Florida legislators make 2nd attempt at authorizing dental therapists: 4 notes
    Two Florida legislators have filed bills to establish dental therapy in the state, Florida Politics reported Dec. 11. 
  3. 6 DSOs growing in the South in 3 weeks
    Here are six DSOs and dental organizations expanding their networks in the South that Becker's has reported on since Nov. 21:
  1. Patterson to be acquired for $4.1B: 7 things to know
    Patient Square Capital has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Patterson Cos. for more than $4 billion, according to a Dec. 11 news release from Patterson.
  2. 'We’re running our own race': MB2 Dental exec on the DPO's big year
    Dallas-based MB2 Dental is wrapping up a year filled with extensive growth and is gearing up for even more success in 2025. 
  3. New York woman charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry out of apartment
    A New York woman has been charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry out of her apartment kitchen.
  4. Dental practice to take over former bank building
    A pediatric dental practice is relocating into the building of a former bank, according to a Dec. 10 report by The Daily Record.

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  1. Marquette University opens urgent care dental clinic
    The Marquette University School of Dentistry has opened the Delta Dental Urgent and Special Care Clinic.
  2. North Carolina college gets $500K grant to launch dental assistant program
    Weldon, N.C.-based Halifax Community College has received a $500,000 grant for the creation of a dental assistant program.
  3. 3 dental layoffs in 2024
    Here are three layoffs happening in the dental industry affecting more than 1,000 individuals, as reported by Becker's in 2024:
  4. Dental real estate company acquires 19 properties
    Chicago-based National Dental Healthcare REIT, a dental real estate company, acquired 19 properties across nine states.

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  1. Former Walmart exec joins Elite Dental Partners as CEO
    Victoria Yu, DDS, has joined Elite Dental Partners as the DSO's first female CEO and chief dental officer, according to a Dec. 10 news release shared with Becker's.
  2. Espire Dental expands into Pacific Northwest
    Denver-based Espire Dental recently expanded its network into the Pacific Northwest region.
  3. Beacon Oral Specialists expands network in South Carolina
    Dallas-based Beacon Oral Specialists recently added a South Carolina partner to its network.
  4. Virginia court dismisses lawsuit challenging interstate dental compact: 6 notes
    A Virginia court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state's participation in the interstate Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.
  5. MB2 comes to Iowa, its 44th state
    Dallas-based MB2 Dental has made its first practice addition in Iowa, marking the 44th state in its nationwide network.
  6. US Oral Surgery Management feeling 'bullish' about M&A market in 2025
    Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management is preparing for a more favorable business climate in 2025 after dealing with several challenges that faced the dental industry this year.
  7. Oklahoma dentist retires after 45 years of service
    Robert Webb, DDS, has retired after 45 years in the dental industry, according to a Dec. 7 report by the Tahlequah Daily Press.
  8. 7 updates on the dental industry in Texas in 30 days
    Here are seven updates to know on dentistry in Texas, as reported by Becker's since Nov. 13:
  9. The percentage of applicants accepted into dental school since 1980
    Nearly two-thirds of dental school applicants were accepted in 1980 compared to less than 60% in 2023, according to data from the American Dental Association.

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