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  1. 8 dental updates in Texas
    Here are eight updates in the dental industry that have taken place since April 19: 
  2. Dr. Kevin Patterson named president of the Colorado Dental Association
    The Colorado Dental Association installed Kevin Patterson, DDS, MD, as its 137th president.
  3. Dental AI developer earns investment to fuel expansion
    Viva AI, a dental artificial intelligence company, received an investment from a leader in the dental industry to continue its growth.

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  1. Hawaii's only no-cost dental clinic to remain open after $180K donations
    Two large donations saved a no-cost dental clinic in Hawaii from closing its doors, KHON2 reported June 6.
  2. The 5 states with the most DSO activity in May
    California, Ohio, Arizona, Colorado and Pennsylvania were the states where DSOs and dental groups were most active with practice additions, acquisitions and openings during May.
  3. Cost of dental insurance in the 10 best states for dental health
    The average monthly premium for dental insurance is $42.17 in Illinois, the top-ranked state for dental health.
  4. Louisiana oral surgery practice gets permit for $2.7M office
    Lafayette (La.) Oral Surgery was recently granted a permit to build a $2.7 million office, The Acadiana Advocate reported June 7.

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  1. Heartland Dental adds North Carolina practice
    Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental added a North Carolina dental practice to its network.
  2. Specialized Dental Partners adds Texas practice
    Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners recently added a Texas dental practice to its network. 
  3. 10 dental technology updates from May
    Here are 10 updates on the dental technology sector that Becker's reported on in May:
  4. 2 Indiana dentists found not guilty of healthcare fraud
    Two Indiana dentists were recently acquitted on charges of committing healthcare billing fraud, WNDU reported June 6.

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  1. PracticeTek acquires dental software company
    PraticeTek, a provider of healthcare technology solutions, acquired Ora Dental, a dental practice management platform.
  2. Sonendo appoints CFO, 2 senior vice presidents
    Dental technology company Sonendo named a new CFO and two new senior vice presidents.
  3. North Carolina dentist surrenders license
    A North Carolina dentist has surrendered her license to practice in the state permanently after multiple infection control violations.
  4. Illinois dental office to close after owner's retirement
    An Illinois dentist will retire from his practice June 26 after 46 years of service.
  5. ADA sells Chicago headquarters building to Lurie Children's Hospital
    The American Dental Association recently sold its Chicago headquarters building to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s of Chicago.
  6. Texas dental clinic battles landlord for safer work conditions amid heat warnings
    Inspire Dental of San Antonio claims its operations are at risk due to a lack of air conditioning, construction issues, and code violations at its building, CBS affiliate KENS 5 reported June 5.
  7. MB2 Dental acquires New York practice
    Dallas-based MB2 Dental partnered with a dental practice in Rockville Centre, N.Y.
  8. Dental real estate company expands in 7 states
    Chicago-based National Dental Healthcare REIT, a dental real estate company, acquired nine locations across seven states.
  9. Straine Dental Management names Dr. Scott Jolly as chief engagement officer
    Sacramento, Calif.-based Straine Dental Management appointed Scott Jolly, DDS, as chief engagement officer.

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