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  1. 5 mergers, acquisitions in October
    Here are five dental transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, that took place in October: 
  2. Dental practice manager pleads guilty to tax evasion
    The manager of an orthodontics practice in Fresno, Calif., pleaded guilty to tax evasion and obstructing an IRS audit.
  3. 4 recent data breaches in dentistry
    Here are four cybersecurity incidents and data breaches happening in the dental industry that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 27:
  1. Henry Schein surpasses $3B in Q3 net sales: 8 notes
    Dental supply company Henry Schein reported total net sales of $3.2 billion during the third quarter of 2024, according to a Nov. 5 financial report.
  2. Pediatric dental practice to open New Jersey office
    Duck Duck Tooth Pediatric Dentistry plans to open a new office in Ewing Township, N.J., Real Estate New Jersey reported Nov. 5.
  3. The technology DSOs are spearheading
    Dental365, Heartland Dental and Dental Care Alliance have worked to push the boundaries of what's possible in dentistry by adding innovative technologies to their networks. 
  4. Dental surgery group data breach affects 14,000+ individuals
    Valleygate Dental Surgery Centers recently experienced a data breach affecting 14,589 individuals.

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  1. Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry gains private equity investment
    Cary, N.C.-based Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry has received a majority investment from Comvest Private Equity, middle-market investment group.
  2. Benevis sees success with assisted hygiene delivery model: 3 notes
    Atlanta-based Benevis has seen success with its assisted hygiene delivery model across its network.
  3. 6 DSOs growing in the South in 1 month
    Here are six DSOs and dental groups that have added practices in the South, as reported by Becker's since Oct. 8:
  4. PDS Health highlights importance of dental hygienists in medical-dental integration: 3 notes
    Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health is celebrating national dental hygiene month by highlighting the role dental hygienists can play in medical-dental integrated healthcare.

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  1. Overjet launches dental imaging software
    Dental AI company Overjet introduced IRIS, a dental imaging software program.
  2. Maine college opens dental education clinic: 5 things to know
    The University of Maine at Augusta has opened an expanded dental education clinic to improve access to dental care, according to a Nov. 4 news release from the university. 
  3. 2nd law firm launches investigation against Dentsply Sirona: 6 notes
    A second law firm has launched an investigation against Dentsply Sirona after the company suspended the sales and marketing of its Byte aligners and impression kits.
  4. Trump plans to end water fluoridation if elected: 7 things to know
    Former President Donald Trump aims to remove fluoride from public water sources if he is elected, Trump ally Robert Kennedy Jr. has said, USA Today reported Nov. 3.
  5. Kansas could be getting its 1st dental school: 6 things to know
    Wichita (Kan.) State University is looking into opening a dental school, which would be the first in Kansas, according to a Nov. 3 report by The Sunflower. 
  6. 6 dental leadership moves
    Here are six dental leadership moves that have taken place since Oct. 21:
  7. 10 dentists making headlines
    An Iowa dentist who had his moderate sedation permit restricted and nine other dentists who have made headlines since Oct. 30:
  8. How dentists can support staff without breaking the bank
    The environment owners create at their dental practices has become just as important as pay for employees.
  9. Law firm launches investigation against Dentsply Sirona: 3 notes
    The Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman law firm has launched an investigation against Dentsply Sirona after the suspension of its Byte aligner sales.

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