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  1. Former Marquette dentistry director dies
    Richard Hagner, DDS, former clinical director at the Marquette University School of Dentistry, died at age 70, the school said Aug. 25.
  2. Patterson Dental integrates Bola voice AI
    Patterson Dental partnered with Bola AI to add a voice artificial intelligence program within its practice management software.
  3. North Carolina dental clinic served with eviction notice
    The St. Mary's Health Center Medical and Dental Clinic in Wilmington, N.C., was recently served with an eviction notice by the Basilica of St. Mary, WECT reported Aug. 25. 

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  1. Dr. Mark Wolff reappointed dean at Penn School of Dental Medicine
     Mark Wolff, DDS, PhD, was reappointed dean at the Penn School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia through June 30, 2030.
  2. Dentists criticize Alabama dental board for overstepping its authority
    Multiple dentists have spoken out against the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners, claiming that the board has acted outside of its authority on a number of occasions, according to an Aug. 25 report by Alabama Daily News.
  3. Noncompete ban struck down: What it means for dentists
    A federal judge in Texas ruled against the Federal Trade Commission's April 2024 ban on noncompete clauses in employment contracts.
  4. American Academy of Pediatrics pushes back against NTP fluoride report: 6 notes
    The American Academy of Pediatrics reiterated its support for the use of fluoride in caries prevention after the National Toxicology Program published a report linking higher levels of fluoride exposure with lower IQ in children. 

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  1. Dental365 acquires New Jersey office
    New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 acquired Florham Park (N.J.) Dental Excellence.
  2. American Association of Orthodontists concerned over Invisalign ads: 5 notes
    The president of the American Association of Orthodontists wrote a letter to Align Technology expressing its concerns about ads for the Invisalign Palatal Expander System. 
  3. How the DSO field has evolved and where it's headed next: Exec
    The DSO field could be looking ahead to an interesting future as companies work through current economic challenges, one industry leader says.
  4. 7 dental industry updates in Tennessee
    Here are seven dental industry updates taking place in Tennessee that Becker's has reported on since July 2: 

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  1. Dental implant industry to grow $2B by 2028
    The global dental implants market size is projected to grow by $1.94 billion between 2024 and 2028.
  2. Oregon college earns CODA approval for dental hygiene program
    Grants Pass, Ore.-based Rogue Community College received accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation for its new dental hygiene program.
  3. Align Technology launches Invisalign promo program at Costco
    Tempe, Ariz.-based Align Technology has partnered with Costco to create a promotional pilot program for Invisalign treatment.
  4. 5 dental industry executive moves in 3 days
    There has been increased activity in the dental industry when it comes to executive moves, with four appointments and one resignation in the past three days. 
  5. Illinois pediatric dental practice opens 2nd location
    Brush Pediatric Dentistry opened a practice in Downers Grove, Ill., its second office location.
  6. Dental organizations double down on opposition to NIH restructuring bill: 6 notes
    Several dental organizations signed a letter opposing a proposal to restructure the National Institutes of Health. 
  7. Imagen Dental Partners expands network in 3 states
    Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners recently added partner practices in California, Oregon and Ohio. 
  8. 2 tech investments DSOs are doubling down on
    More DSOs are adding artificial intelligence and salivary diagnostic technology to enhance patient care.
  9. How TAG University has grown in its 1st year
    Chicago-based The Aspen Group is celebrating the one-year anniversary of The Aspen Group University, the company's learning and development programs.

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