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  1. 6 dental industry updates in Texas
    Here are six dental industry updates that have taken place in Texas in July:  
  2. More US adults feel dental insurance necessary for overall health: Study
    More than 85% of U.S. adults believe that dental insurance is important to protecting both their oral and overall health, according to a report from Delta Dental Plans Association.
  3. Texas orthodontics practice reopens after tornado destroys office
    West Temple (Texas) Orthodontics recently reopened in a new office after its previous facility was damaged by a tornado. 
  1. Texas dental clinic operator sentenced to prison for $6.9M fraud scheme
    A Texas dental clinic operator was recently sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for defrauding the state's Medicaid program. 
  2. Aspen Dental reaping the benefits of AI: Q&A with Dr. Alex Mehler
    Chicago-based Aspen Dental has seen the great potential of artificial intelligence after using it across its nearly 1,100-practice network for the last several years. 
  3. How a chief engagement officer can boost a DSO
    While not every DSO has a chief engagement officer, the position can help bridge the gap between the clinical and business aspects of dentistry for dentists new to DSOs.
  4. Planet DDS names Matt Zelen as COO
    Dental software company Planet DDS appointed Matt Zelen to serve as its next COO.

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  1. Dr. Theresa Gonzales earns ADA's distinguished service award
    Theresa Gonzales, DMD, received the 2024 American Dental Association Distinguished Service Award.
  2. The robot will see you now: 1st fully automated dental procedure in the books
    Boston-based Perceptive, a dental technology company, completed the first fully automated dental procedure on a human using dental robotics. 
  3. Freedom Dental Partners reports $44M+ in wealth generation for dentists in 2024
    Montclair, N.J.-based Freedom Dental Partners has generated more than $44 million in wealth for dentists so far in 2024. 
  4. Where 5 specialty DSOs stand halfway through 2024
    Here is how the networks of five specialty DSOs compare so far in 2024:

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  1. US Oral Surgery Management earns ADSO's Emerging Award
    Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management was recently awarded the Association for DSO's 2024 Emerging Award. 
  2. Heartland Dental adds Washington practice
    Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental recently added a Washington dental practice to its network. 
  3. SGA Dental secures $350M credit facility
    Richmond Hill, Ga.-based SGA Dental Partners received a new $350 million credit facility.
  4. How the largest DSO is defining success in 2024
    Heartland Dental has a busy agenda for the rest of 2024 to continue its success as the largest DSO in the U.S. 
  5. How 1 DSO is driving growth despite economic pressures
    Florham Park, N.J.-based Select Dental Management has ensured the success of its network in a challenging economy by focusing on new technology, staffing and patient care.
  6. North Dakota hospital adds pediatric dental surgery
    Jamestown (N.D.) Regional Medical Center recently began offering pediatric dental surgery, NewsDakota.com reported July 29. 
  7. How PDS Health is staying ahead of the dental tech curve
    From digital X-rays to saliva diagnostics, Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health has always tried to stay one step ahead when it comes to dental technology.
  8. Oregon dentist opens 2nd practice
    Wolfe Dental, led by Ben Wolfe, DMD, has opened a practice location in Cedar Hills, Ore., according to a July 28 report by The Cedar Mill News.
  9. UNMC dental school's dental hygiene chair retires after 50 years
    Gwen Hlava, professor and chair of the dental hygiene department at the Lincoln, Neb.-based University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, retired after serving the school for 50 years.

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