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  1. The latest on the 3 biggest DSOs
    Here are 16 updates to know on Heartland Dental, Aspen Dental and PDS Health, the three largest dental organizations in the U.S., as reported by Becker's over the past three months.
  2. How dental care is evolving in the best states for dental health
    Connecticut and Massachusetts were recently ranked among the best states for dental health in the U.S.
  3. North Carolina dental clinic prepares to relocate after legal battle: 7 notes
    St. Mary Health Center Medical and Dental Clinic in Wilmington, N.C., has begun to move out of its building after facing a legal battle with the Basilica of St. Mary, WECT reported Nov. 16.
  1. 8 DSOs expanding in the Northeast in 1 month
    Here are eight DSOs and dental groups that have added practices in the Northeast, as reported by Becker's since Oct. 16:
  2. Texas system to lease out clinics to Bravo Dental
    Dallas-based Bravo Dental is leasing out space at JPS Health Network clinics to expand access to dental care, according to a Nov. 18 report by Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
  3. Reports link dental health and chronic disease outcomes
    Vindhya Data Science has published new research reports centered around the associations between dental and oral health services and autoimmune disease, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
  4. Specialized Dental Partners' growth in 2024: 16 moves
    Specialized Dental Partners has expanded its network this year to support more than 200 offices in more than 35 states. 

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  1. Is dentistry inflation-proof?
    While the dental industry has long been celebrated for its recession-proof stability, inflation has tested the resiliency of dental offices nationwide.
  2. Ohio dental practice relocates
    Wagstaff Family Dental has opened its newly relocated practice in Wilmington, Ohio, according to a Nov. 18 report by The News Journal.
  3. 42 North Dental partners with dental AI company: 5 things to know
    Waltham, Mass.-based 42 North Dental has partnered with AI company IntelePeer, according to a Nov. 19 news release.
  4. 3D printing company opens dental veneer lab: 5 things to know
    Boston Micro Fabrication opened the UltraThinner Lab at its headquarters in Maynard, Mass., according to a Nov. 19 news release from the company. 

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  1. How social media is fueling unlicensed dentistry
    The rising number of cases in unlicensed dentistry is a top concern for this practice owner, as the lack of education is harming patients.
  2. WVU gets $12.6M for dental school expansion
    Morgantown-based West Virginia University School of Dentistry has received $12.6 million for an expansion and renovation project.
  3. Dental assistants per capita in the best, worst states for dental health
    There are 102.5 dental assistants for every 100,000 residents in Connecticut, the best-ranked state for dental health.
  4. Anti-fluoride stance could boost demand for dental hygiene under Trump: 8 notes
    The dental industry may see increased demand for hygiene products and dentist visits if the Trump administration follows through on a proposed move to end water fluoridation, CNBC reported Nov. 18.
  5. Georgia shopping center with Heartland Dental sells for $25M
    A San Diego-based investor purchased a shopping center in Dacula, Ga., that includes a Heartland Dental location for $25 million, according to a Nov. 15 report by Shopping Center Business.
  6. Smile Generation raises $800K to support special needs dentistry program
    Smile Generation recently raised a record-breaking $800,000 to support the Pacific Dental Services Foundation’s special needs dentistry program. 
  7. ADA weighs in on proposed ACA regulations: 5 notes for dentists
    The American Dental Association submitted comments on the proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026, according to a Nov. 15 news release from the ADA. 
  8. New York governor signs bill expanding pediatric fluoride access: 3 things to know
    New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to expand access to fluoride treatments for pediatric dental patients, according to a Nov. 16 news release from the governor's office.
  9. 3rd law firm launches investigation against Dentsply Sirona: 3 notes
    A third law firm has launched an investigation into Dentsply Sirona for potential violations of federal securities laws on behalf of Dentsply Sirona investors.

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