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  1. The Smilist adds Massachusetts dental practice
    Great Neck, N.Y.-based The Smilist recently added Hirshberg Wozny Dental Care to its network. 
  2. Nebraska dental school opens veterans clinic
    The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry opened a dental clinic providing free care to veterans who do not have dental benefits, according to a July 21 report by Lincoln Star Journal.
  3. 1 DSO's new 'wow factor'
    Artificial intelligence has allowed one DSO to enhance the patient experience and increase treatment acceptance. 
  1. Pennsylvania DSO appoints new lead dentists, rebrands practices
    Camp Hill, Pa.-based Progressive Dental Concepts named new lead dentists at three of its practices.
  2. 5 states disciplining dentists
    Several states have disciplined dentists recently for violations related to patient care, infection control and more.
  3. Osstem Implant in talks to acquire ZimVie
    South Korea-based Osstem Implant Co. is looking to acquire ZimVie, the dental implant spin off from Zimmer Biomet, according to a July 18 report by Bloomberg.
  4. Pennsylvania governor signs dental insurance reform bill
    Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed nine bills into law July 15, including one to prohibit dental insurers from forcing dentists to accept credit card payments.

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  1. Dental365 acquires New Jersey practice
    New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 acquired The Art of Dentistry and Spa in Somerset, N.J.
  2. The factors holding dentistry back
    Many dentists agree that financial constraints and staffing challenges are keeping the dental industry from growing and progressing further. 
  3. Law firm investigating dental group data breach
    The Migliaccio & Rathod law firm is investigating a recent data breach at a Wisconsin dental group. 
  4. West Virginia dentist to open new practice
    Bridgeport (W.Va.) Family Dentistry, led by Samantha Jette, DDS, is set to open a new practice in Bridgeport, according to a July 18 report by The Exponent Telegram. 

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  1. 10 dental data breaches in 2024
    Here are 10 data and security breaches that have occurred in the dental industry so far in 2024, as reported by Becker's.
  2. Wisconsin pediatric dental practice moves into new building
    Madison (Wis.) Pediatric Dental & Orthodontics has moved into a new building space, according to a July 18 report from HNGNews.com.
  3. Dr. Onni Franco takes over Florida orthodontic practice
    Parkland (Fla.) Orthodontics is now under the leadership of new owner Onni Franco, DMD.
  4. CrowdStrike update causes global IT outage: 6 notes for dental leaders
    A global outage caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike disrupted companies using Microsoft systems, including hospitals, dental offices, banks, airlines and retailers.
  5. The 5 states where dental hygienists had the highest salary over the past 5 years
    The average annual salary of dental hygienists in the states where dental hygienists earn the most has increased by nearly $10,000 over the past five years, a similar increase to the U.S. average for the profession.
  6. Biden cancels $1.2B in student debt: What dental providers need to know
    The Biden Administration said July 18 it plans to forgive $1.2 billion in student debt for 35,000 people.
  7. The role of mentorship in the new doctor journey
    As a newly minted dentist, transitioning from being in school to working at a practice can be intimidating. In addition to the clinical challenges of caring for patients with a variety of dental needs, you’re also navigating the ins and outs of a real office. You may have had leadership experiences in dental school, but those don’t necessarily translate to a busy office.
  8. 6 dentists opening new practices
    Here are six dentists who have opened or started plans to open offices across the U.S. since March: 
  9. DSO activity ramps up in the South: 8 moves in 25 days
    Here are seven DSOs and dental groups that have expanded their networks through practice additions, affiliations, acquisitions and partnerships in the South, as reported by Becker's since June 24:

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