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  1. Specialty Smile Partners appoints VP of operations
    Eau Claire, Wis.-based Specialty Smile Partners has hired Jared Ayes as its vice president of operations. 
  2. GPS Dental adds 9 practices
    Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental has added nine practices to its network. 
  3. CareQuest invests in virtual oral care platform
    Grin, a virtual care platform for digital oral health, has received an investment from CareQuest Innovation Partners.
  1. 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.
  2. Arkansas dental assistant arrested for Medicaid fraud
    A dental assistant in Conway, Ark., was arrested and charged with one count of Medicaid fraud.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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  1. 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. 
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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  1. 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:
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Tennessee dental practice experiences data incident
    Clarksville, Tenn.-based GPS Sango Family Dentistry has reported a data security incident.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Imagen Dental Partners reaches 100-practice milestone
    Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners added the 100th practice to its network.
  8. Texas dental Medicaid program announces 2025 rates: 5 things to know
    Texas Health and Human Services Provider Finance has released its fees for dental Medicaid codes for 2025, according to an Oct. 23 report by Texas Dentists for Medicaid Reform.
  9. Florida DPO expands into New York
    Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners has added its first partner dentists in New York.

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