Here are seven dental industry updates in Florida that have taken place since Oct. 23:
1. Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, MD, PhD, recommended against community water fluoridation due to the potential neuropsychiatric risk associated with fluoride exposure.
2. Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental acquired Blue Spring Dental Care in Orange City, Fla.
3. A retail property in Orlando, Fla., that includes a PDS Health practice was sold for $3.4 million.
4. An Idaho man was sentenced for a hacking and extortion scheme that involved several organizations and businesses, including a Florida orthodontics office.
5. Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners added Endodontic Associates to its network. Endodontic Associates has locations in Clearwater, Trinity and Tampa, Fla.
6. Nashville, Tenn.-based Innovate 32 partnered with Marion Dental Group. Marion Dental Group has practices in Ocala and The Villages, Fla.
7. Sarasota, Fla.-based Parkview Dental Partners acquired Breezy Dental in Tampa, Fla.