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  1. Lawsuit filed against California dentist charged with sexual battery
    A lawsuit has been filed against a California dentist who was arrested earlier this month and charged with sexual battery against patients, according to a Nov. 20 report by KSBW.
  2. New California law reforms certification requirements for orthodontic assistants: 3 notes
    A new California law that removes barriers to becoming an orthodontic assistant was recently passed.
  3. Top 10 largest DSOs headed into 2025
    The top 10 largest DSOs in the U.S. support more than 6,800 dental offices combined.
  1. Law firm launches investigation against Dentsply Sirona for securities fraud: 6 notes
    Kaskela Law has launched an investigation against Dentsply Sirona for potential securities fraud on behalf of investors.
  2. Aspen Dental to open Virginia office
    Chicago-based Aspen Dental plans to open an office in Woodbridge, Va., Prince William Living reported Nov. 19.
  3. 2 DSOs entering Massachusetts in 2024
    Here are two DSOs that expanded their networks into Massachusetts this year:
  4. Heartland Dental adds Florida practice
    Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently acquired Blue Spring Dental Care in Orange City, Fla. 

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  1. Pennsylvania building with dental office listed for sale ahead of dentist's retirement
    A building housing a dental practice in Abington Township, Pa., has been listed for sale for $399,000, Glenside Local reported Nov. 19. 
  2. Aria Care Partners promotes Dr. Erin Rake to chief medical officer of dentistry
    Overland Park, Kan.-based Aria Care Partners named Erin Rake, DDS, as chief medical officer of dentistry.
  3. DentalMonitoring launches software update after FDA approval
    Orthodontics artificial intelligence company DentalMonitoring has rolled out a software update following the company's De Novo approval from the FDA.
  4. 6 dental C-suite moves in 30 days
    Here are five dental companies that have appointed new C-suite members, as reported by Becker's since Oct. 21:

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  1. MegaGen to acquire Biolase assets for $20M: 6 notes
    A South Korean dental implant company was approved by a judge to acquire Biolase's assets for more than $20 million.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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:
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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. 
  9. 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.

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