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Henry Schein's board of director authorized the repurchase of up to $400 million shares of the company's common stock.

  Through GoServ Global, two teams from Clear Lake, Iowa-based Lake Dental Associates underwent a mission trip at a dental clinic in Les Cayes, Haiti, according to Pilot Tribune.

Eau Claire, Wis.-based Chippewa Valley Technical College Dental Clinic volunteers hosted Give Vets a Smile Day, according to Leader-Telegram.

On Christmas Eve, Comfort Dental will host its 32nd annual Care Day, according to KPHO 5.

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American College of Prosthodontists honored Robert Bentz, DMD, with the private practice award for Eastern Region 2, according to The Times Herald.

Lauren Bowersox, DDS, joined Atlanta West Dentistry in Marietta, Ga., according to The Marietta Daily Journal.

Covered California recently began offering dental insurance to adults, according to KCRA.

Houston-based The University of Texas School of Dentistry and Holly Hall Retirement Community entered into a working partnership to bring dental care to retirees, according to Chron.

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Paducah-based West Kentucky Community and Technical College dental students promoted oral health in October.

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Western Dental, a leader in accessible and affordable oral healthcare, is opening a new office in Oakland, Calif.

On Sept. 1, 2015, Northern District Dental Society named Evis Babo, DMD, president of the organization.

American Society for Dental Aesthetics inducted Steven L. Rasner, DMD, based on his commitment to the highest standards of care and advancement in the dentistry field, according to nj.com.

  Aspen Dental and Got Your 6, a nonprofit that supports veterans, provided dental care to more than 4,000 veterans this year, according to Huffington Post.

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Roselle Park (N.J.) Dental will host its annual Charity Dental Day for the fourth consecutive year, according to nj.com.

  Frank Spear, DDS, will open the Academy of Osseointegration’s (AO) 2016 Annual Meeting with his presentation, "Globalization of Training, Education, and Comprehensive Collaborative Treatment Planning in Implant Dentistry: Understanding the Risks and Rewards." Dr. Spear has been restoring implants for 30 years and believes technique is one thing, but perspective is another.