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  1. Dentsply Sirona appoints interim CFO
    Dental supply company Dentsply Sirona has hired Herman Cueto as interim CFO, effective immediately.
  2. Medical-dental DSO expands into Connecticut
    Roseland, N.J.-based Abra Health recently added its first practices in Connecticut. 
  3. Maryland, Virginia maintain support of water fluoridation: 5 things to know
    Officials from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., are committed to their stance supporting water fluoridation, according to a Dec. 2 report from CBS affiliate WUSA 9.
  1. Pennsylvania leader to reintroduce bill restoring Medicaid dental coverage
    Pennsylvania State Senate Democratic leader Jay Costa announced plans to reintroduce a bill that would restore dental care coverage for Medicare beneficiaries.
  2. Where the ADHA stands on the state of the dental workforce: 5 things to know
    The ongoing shortage of dental hygienists and dental assistants throughout the industry workforce has been an ongoing issue in dentistry. 
  3. 7 dental technology updates from November
    From a class-action lawsuit to worldwide layoffs, here are seven dental technology updates to know that Becker's reported on in November:
  4. The states with the most DSO activity in November
    Florida, New York and Massachusetts were the states where DSOs and dental groups were most active with practice additions, acquisitions and openings during November.

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  1. 3 DSOs entering Nevada
    Here are three DSOs that have added their first practices in Nevada since 2023:
  2. MegaGen plans to 'restore the glory' of Biolase after acquisition: 6 notes
    Dr. Kwang Bum Park, the CEO of South Korean-based MegaGen Implant Co., said the dental implant company plans to "restore the glory" of Biolase after its acquisition of the dental laser manufacturer.
  3. SmileDirectClub to refund $4.8M to consumers: 6 notes
    SmileDirectClub plans to pay $4.8 million in refunds to more than 28,000 consumers who were improperly charged by the former teledentistry company.
  4. NYU Dentistry oral health center names Dr. Rita Bilello as clinical director
    The NYU Dentistry Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities has named Rita Bilello, DDS, as clinical director.

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  1. Wisconsin could approve dental therapists in 2025
    Dental therapists could be officially approved to practice in Wisconsin in 2025, according to a Nov. 29 report by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
  2. The 10 states with the worst dental health
    Arkansas was ranked as the state with the worst dental health, earning a score of 58.23 out of 100, according to a Nov. 29 report from OnFocus.
  3. PDS Health adds 2 Florida practices
    Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health expanded its network in Florida with two additions in November.
  4. The 10 states with the best dental health
    Hawaii was ranked as the state with the best dental health, earning a dental score of 86.78 out of 100, according to a Nov. 29 report from OnFocus.
  5. Florida city leaders to discuss ending water fluoridation: 6 notes
    City council members in Tavares, Fla., plan to discuss removing fluoride from the city’s drinking water during their next meeting, WFTV9 reported Dec. 2.
  6. Rock Dental Brands gets $90M in PE investments: 6 notes
    Little Rock, Ark.-based Rock Dental Brands secured $90 million in private equity funding to fuel its expansion efforts, Talk Business & Politics reported Dec. 2.
  7. Dental365 continues growth in New York
    New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 recently acquired the office of Joseph Pantaleo, DDS, in Smithtown, N.Y.
  8. Benevis is doing dental hygiene differently. Here's how.
    Atlanta-based Benevis has perfected a model of care that is benefiting every role in the office. 
  9. Dental365 acquires Connecticut practice, surpasses 140 offices
    New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 acquired Brush & Floss Dental Center in Stratford, Conn.

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