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  1. Why dental practices are closing in 2024
    Becker's has reported on more than a dozen practice closures so far in 2024, several of which have been the result of financial constraints facing owners. 
  2. Why 1 Minnesota dentist continues to practice after retirement
    Richard Dresser, DDS, has continued to help improve patients' dental health despite retiring last year, the Owatonna People's Press reported July 17.
  3. New Jersey oral surgery practice hit with data breach
    New Jersey Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery was recently hit with a data breach involving patient information.

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  1. Pennsylvania woman accused of stealing $35K from dental office
    An employee was accused of stealing nearly $35,000 from a dental office in Gettysburg, Pa., CBS affiliate WHP reported July 18. 
  2. Good news for DSOs
    Several trends and events that have taken place recently could have a positive effect on the DSO field this year.  
  3. What's on deck for M&A in the dental industry
    Mergers and acquisitions were a huge part of the dental and DSO space in 2023, but changing economic conditions have raised uncertainty in the industry. 
  4. Truck crashes into Alabama dental practice
    A truck crashed into a dental practice in Albertville, Ala., causing damages to the building, according to a July 17 report by Sand Mountain Reporter.

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  1. Laurel Health to take over dental practice following dentist's retirement
    Mansfield, Pa.-based Laurel Health Centers is set to take over a dental practice in Pennsylvania after David Redding, DDS, retires from practicing, according to a July 17 report by The Daily Review.
  2. Dental Care Alliance becomes first large-scale DSO to add guided biofilm therapy
    Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance is the first large-scale DSO to launch guided biofilm therapy to its network. 
  3. 7 federal government, policy updates for dentists to know
    Here are seven federal updates dental leaders should know:
  4. Virginia dental office burglarized
    The Fairfax County Police Department is investigating a burglary that took place at a dental office in Annandale, Va.

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  1. Heartland Dental adds Florida practice
    Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently added a Florida dental practice to its network. 
  2. 9 in 10 voters support adding dental coverage to Medicare: Poll
    A new national poll showed that 92% of national voters support adding dental coverage to Medicare.
  3. Shore Capital Partners launches Nashville-based DSO
    Chicago-based Shore Capital Partners, a private equity firm, has founded Innovate 32, a DSO based in Nashville, Tenn.
  4. Senators introduce bill to help expand dentist pipelines
    The Providing Resources and Opportunities for Health Education and Learning Act has been introduced in the Senate, which provides further funding to create and expand dental provider pipelines.
  5. Dr. Steven Melnic named chief clinical officer of Chord Specialty Dental Partners
    Nashville, Tenn.-based Chord Specialty Dental Partners appointed Steven Melnic, DMD, as its next chief clinical officer.
  6. 12-location Wisconsin dental group experiences data security event
    Madison, Wis.-based First Choice Dental provided a notice of a data ransomware attack on its network.
  7. Envista appoints new CFO, 2 presidents
    Dental supply company Envista named Eric Hammes as its next CFO along with two new division presidents.
  8. Program for individuals without dental insurance launches in Wisconsin
    The Wisconsin Dental Association launched a new program that serves as an alternative to dental insurance.
  9. Oregon dentist building new $10M practice
    A dentist in Salem, Ore., is set to break ground on a new practice at the location of a former restaurant, according to a July 15 report by Salem Reporter.

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