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  1. Dentists are seeking something different from DSOs. Here's why.
    DSOs have begun to place more emphasis on doctor satisfaction as competition in the industry heats up and providers become more selective and critical of DSOs. 
  2. Sonendo to buy Biolase assets for $14M: 6 things to know
    Dental technology company Sonendo entered into an asset purchase agreement with Biolase to acquire its assets and subsidiaries, according to an Oct. 9 news release. 
  3. Sonrava Health appoints president, COO
    Coppell, Texas-based Sonrava Health has appointed Preet Takkar as its president and COO.
  1. U.S. Oral Surgery Management expands in 3 states
    Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management recently added three partner practices in California, Alabama and Tennessee. 
  2. Exeter Hospital's pediatric dental services unavailable despite agreement to pause cuts: 7 notes
    Exeter Hospital has reportedly stopped offering pediatric dental services despite agreeing to postpone cuts for another six months, the Portsmouth Herald reported Oct. 4. 
  3. Arizona dental practice opens 5th location
    Palm Valley Pediatric Dentistry opened a practice in Chandler, Ariz., marking its fifth location.
  4. Arrow Dental partners with Dentistry.One to expand care
    Dental care organization Arrow Dental selected Dentistry.One to provide emergency virtual dental care.

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  1. Indiana dentist takes over practice after owner's retirement
    Dennis Pitsilides, DDS, recently reopened a dental practice after the previous owner's retirement, inkfreenew.com reported Oct. 8. 
  2. Liberty Dental Plan re-awarded Medi-Cal dental program contract
    Liberty Dental Plan of California re-upped a dental managed care contract with the California Department of Health Care Services.
  3. ADA calls for improvement of interoperability standards: 5 notes for dentists
    The American Dental Association has requested the improvement of interoperability standards to allow dentists to better report and code dental care, according to an Oct. 4 news release. 
  4. Aspen Dental opens Connecticut practice
    Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened a practice location in a newly constructed retail plaza in Mansfield, Conn., according to an Oct. 4 report by The Daily Campus.

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  1. Pearl names VP of DSO sales
    Dental artificial intelligence company Pearl has appointed McKenzie Fagan as vice president of DSO sales.
  2. PDS Health in the news: 4 key updates
    Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health has had a busy few weeks consisting of practice openings, awards and more.
  3. Dental offices brace for Hurricane Milton: 7 notes
    Dental offices in Florida are closing ahead of the second hurricane to hit the state in less than two weeks.
  4. AI can take the guesswork out of dentistry
    Artificial intelligence can be useful for both dentists and DSOs, but it is not always clear how dental AI is being used across large organizations. 
  5. Where dentists are losing money
    Preferred provider plans and staffing are two main areas where dentists are currently losing the most money.
  6. Missouri dental practice begins expansion project
    A Missouri dental practice has begun an expansion project that will add five treatment rooms to its office. 
  7. Pacific Dental Services Foundation awards $60K in dental assistant scholarships
    The Pacific Dental Services Foundation recently awarded more than $60,000 in scholarships to 17 dental assisting students. 
  8. ADA pushes back against new fluoride research review: 7 things to know
    The American Dental Association reiterated its support for water fluoridation after a new research review claimed that the practice is less effective.
  9. University of Pikeville breaks ground on new dental school
    The University of Pikeville (Ky.) recently broke ground on its upcoming dental school. 

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