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  1. Pearl partners with Carestream Dental to enhance dental AI: 3 things to know
    Dental AI company Pearl and dental technology company Carestream Dental have teamed up to integrate Pearl's software into Carestream's imaging platform, according to a Jan. 13 news release from Pearl. 
  2. Texas endodontics practice opens 2nd location
    Elite Endodontic Specialists have opened a second practice location in Missouri City, Texas, according to a Jan. 10 report from Community Impact.
  3. Dr. Richard Williamson appointed director at Nebraska dental school
    The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry has named Richard Williamson, DDS, as its new director of global student experiences.
  1. Aspen Dental to open Washington practice
    Chicago-based Aspen Dental is opening a practice location in Silverdale, Wash., according to a Jan. 10 report from Kitsap Sun.
  2. Touro College of Dental Medicine names executive assistant dean
    The Touro College of Dental Medicine in Albuquerque, N.M., appointed Joseph Parkinson, DDS, as executive assistant dean, according to a Jan. 12 report from Los Alamos Reporter.
  3. 3 dental leadership moves
    Here are three dental leadership changes that have taken place since Dec. 26:
  4. 8 dentists making headlines
    A Virginia dentist whose license was suspended, and seven other dentists who have made headlines since Jan. 6:

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  1. ADA raises concerns over credit report rule: 8 notes for dentists
    The American Dental Association has voiced concerns with a new final rule eliminating an exception allowing third-party debt collectors to include medical debt on credit reports, according to a Jan. 10 news release from the ADA.
  2. 34% of dentist owners plan to retire within 6 years: Report
    Thirty-four percent of dentist owners plan to retire within six years, according to Dentalpost's 2025 Dental Salary Survey Report.
  3. Dentist owner income increases by 9%
    The average income for dentist owners increased by 9% between 2023 and 2024, according to Dentalpost's 2025 Dental Salary Survey Report.
  4. Pediatric DSO partners with University of Pittsburgh on residency program
    Cleveland Children's Surgery Center, an affiliate of Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, is partnering with the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine to provide training for dental residents.

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  1. Heartland Dental adds South Carolina practice
    Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental has added a South Carolina dental practice to its network. 
  2. New Massachusetts law increases oversight of investors, MSOs: 5 notes for dental leaders
    Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed into law a bill that increases oversight of the healthcare market, affecting private equity companies, MSOs and other entities, The National Law Review reported Jan. 10. 
  3. Virginia dentist suspended for practicing outside the scope of his license
    The Virginia Board of Dentistry has indefinitely suspended the dental license of Craig Zunka, DDS, for practicing outside the scope of his license.
  4. The importance of going 'all-in' on partnerships to attract top talent
    Hackensack, N.J.-based Max Surgical Specialty Management has made waves in the oral surgery space, reaching 25 total practices by the end of 2024.
  5. The biggest trends 4 DSO execs are following
    DSO executives are keeping a close eye on several trends this year as competition heats up in the field. 
  6. Where dentists stand on water fluoridation
    More than 90% of dentists support community water fluoridation as a public health measure, according to a survey from the American Dental Association.
  7. New Jersey DSO acquired by private equity firm
    Avenel, N.J.-based Eastern Dental Management has been acquired by Branford Castle Partners, a private equity firm.
  8. GPS Dental adds 11 practices
    Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental recently added 11 practices to its network. 
  9. Heartland Dental hires VP of government affairs
    Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental has hired Chris Tampio as its new vice president of government affairs.

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