Here are seven updates on the dental industry in New York that Becker's has reported on since July 11:
1. New Hyde Park-based Northwell Health is expanding oral health services in New York through a strategic partnership with ProHEALTH Dental.
2. Impress, a clear aligner orthodontics company founded in Barcelona, Spain, opened its first clinic location in New York City.
3. New York legislators are considering two bills to authorize dental therapists to practice in the state.
4. Real estate investment company Four Corners Property Trust acquired an Aspen Dental and WellNow Urgent Care dual-tenant property in New York for $3.3 million.
5. Lake Placid-based Adirondack Health Dental Care received official approval from the state to close its dental clinic.
6. Jeffrey Zaffos, DDS, a dental practice in Westbury, has been renamed to JM Dental of Westbury after 20 years of operation.
7. SmileDirectClub opened 18 new locations of its SmileShops across 10 states, including New York.