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  1. How millennials, Gen Zers are shaking up the DSO field
    Younger dentists' evolving career philosophies are changing how transactions are done in the DSO field, according to NextLevel Doctors Group Founder Gary Kadi.
  2. DSOs need to be smarter with their dollars: Exec
    DSOs should practice more caution when acquiring dental practices as the field continues to face high interest rates and other economic challenges, according to NextLevel Doctors Group Founder Gary Kadi.
  3. This DSO's philosophy: No dentist left behind
    NextLevel Doctors Group is setting itself apart from other DSOs by helping every dentist partner with a DSO and walking them through every step of the process. 
  1. The fastest-growing DSOs in 2024
    Forteen DSOs were recently ranked among the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list. 
  2. New York dental practice hit with data breach
    New York City-based Aire Dental Arts recently experienced a data breach. 
  3. ADA study identifies contributing factor to hospital-acquired infections: 6 notes
    A new study from the American Dental Association Forsyth Institute identified a possible contributing factor to the spread of hospital-acquired infections.
  4. 1st US standard for AI in dentistry proposed
    The American National Standards Institute and the American Dental Association recently proposed the first national standard for the use of artificial intelligence in dentistry.

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  1. Meet the fastest-growing dental companies in 2024
    Thirty-four dental companies were recently ranked among the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. in 2024 by Inc. 
  2. Tennessee dental practice under fire for social media video
    A Tennessee dental practice recently apologized after a video was posted online allegedly showing staff members reading a patient's private journal out loud, NBC affiliate WBIR reported Aug. 12.  
  3. West Virginia dentist accused of hiding camera in staff bathroom
    A West Virginia dentist was recently arrested and charged with hiding a surveillance camera in his practice's staff-only bathroom, WTRF.com reported Aug. 12. 
  4. Case Western Reserve University dental school opens $2.6M upgraded simulation clinic
    Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, recently invested $2.6 million in upgrading its dental simulation clinic.

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  1. Minnesota health system to close dental clinic
    Bloomington, Minn.-based HealthPartners will shut down its Sartell dental clinic at the end of August, KNSI reported Aug. 9. 
  2. Indiana dentist gets probation for inappropriately touching employee
    An Indiana dentist was sentenced to probation after inappropriately touching a female employee, InkFreeNews reported Aug. 9.  
  3. Why 1 dental exec is worried about the future of solo practice
    Rising costs and payer challenges are making it increasingly difficult for solo dental practitioners to stay afloat, according to Jeffrey Carter, MD, DMD.
  4. How a surgeon-focused mindset is fueling 1 DSO's growth
    Hackensack, N.J.-based Max Surgical Specialty Management is prioritizing its oral surgeon partners to help drive its success. 
  5. Henry Schein to cut workforce after cyberattack: 8 notes
    Henry Schein is reportedly planning layoffs as the company continues to recover from a cyberattack that took place in October. 
  6. Car crashes into Tennessee dental office
    Minor injuries were reported after a car crash into Providence Dental Care in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., WSMV reported Aug. 8. 
  7. California DSO pays $6.3M to resolve False Claims Act allegations
    West Coast Dental Administrative Services and its founders and former owners recently paid $6.3 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act. 
  8. Illinois dentist pleads guilty to stealing fentanyl from patients
    An Illinois dentist pleaded guilty Aug. 2 to stealing fentanyl from patients for personal use. 
  9. Imagen Dental Partners expands network in 3 states
    Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners recently added partner practices in California, Wisconsin and Arizona. 

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