Today's Top 20 Stories
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Patterson Cos. names Kristin Dietzler as dental president
Patterson Companies appointed Kristin Dietzler as Patterson Dental's North American president.
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Dr. Brett Kessler installed as president of the ADA
Brett Kessler, DDS, was installed as the 161st president of the American Dental Association.
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DECA Dental CEO establishes scholarship at the University of Texas
DECA Dental Founder and CEO Sulman Ahmed, DMD, established a scholarship fund at the University of Texas at Dallas with an endowed gift.
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3 recent dental tech investments totaling $500M+
Here are three dental technology companies that have received investments totaling more than $580 million that Becker's has reported on since Sept. 4:
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The PE 'revolution' in dentistry
The introduction of private equity into dentistry has had a significant effect on the industry, driving growth while raising some concerns.
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Dental insurer to layoff 450+ employees: 3 things to know
Federal employee health and dental insurance provider GEHA is planning to lay off more than 450 employees at its headquarters in Lee's Summit, Mo., according to an Oct. 22 report by KMBZ.
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Salivary diagnostics company acquires PCR testing platform: 4 things to know
Dental technology company OralDNA Labs has acquired all assets from Sensible Diagnostics, according to an Oct. 22 news release.
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Great Expressions Dental Centers agrees to pay $2.7M settlement in data breach lawsuit
Southfield, Mich.-based Great Expressions Dental Centers has agreed to pay $2.7 million to settle a class action lawsuit related to its 2023 data breach.
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Air Force breaks ground on $88M dental treatment facility: 6 notes
The U.S. Air Force broke ground on a new dental treatment facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas, according to an Oct. 21 news release.
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Montana dental office suffers fire
A fire recently broke out in the building housing Willow Ridge Dental Care in Billings, Mont., kulr8.com reported Oct. 19.
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Heartland Dental to open practice at Florida shopping center
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental is opening a practice at a new shopping center in St. Johns, Fla., according to an Oct. 21 report by the Jacksonville Daily Record.
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Imagen Dental Partners' growth in 2024: 13 moves
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners has focused on inorganic growth this year, using unique strategies to support its expansion efforts.
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Smile Partners adds Colorado partner
Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA recently added a Colorado dental practice to its network.
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Florida Veteran Affairs group 1st to use robotic dental implant robot
The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System is the first Veterans Affairs facility to use the Yomi dental implant robot.
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5 dental updates in Illinois in 1 month
Here are five headlines happening in the dental industry in Illinois that Becker's has reported on since Sept.17:
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PE needs a 'balanced response' to dentistry
Private equity has provided the dental industry with an influx of capital, leading to new practices, dental equipment and technology.
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1 injured in equipment fire at Texas dental office
One person was injured during an equipment fire at a Texas dental practice, CBS Austin reported Oct. 15.
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Specialty Smile Partners appoints chief development officer
Eau Claire, Wis.-based Specialty Smile Partners appointed David Sopp as chief development officer.
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3 dental leadership moves
Here are three dental leadership moves that have taken place since Oct. 8:
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17 dentists making headlines
Five dentists who are opening new practices and 12 other dentists who have made headlines since Oct. 14:
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