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  1. Illinois launches campaign to fight unlicensed dentistry
    The Illinois State Dental Society and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations recently launched a campaign to educate residents about the risks associated with unlicensed dentistry. 
  2. The biggest challenges for DSOs down the stretch of 2024
    Consolidation in dentistry, attracting private equity funding and cybersecurity issues are among the top challenges that DSOs are facing going into the fourth quarter of 2024. 
  3. Cordental Group appoints new CEO
    Cincinnati-based Cordental Group recently hired Len Schiavone to be its next CEO, PE Hub reported Sept. 19. 
  1. Virginia Dental Association installs new leadership
    The Virginia Dental Association named a new president, president-elect and secretary-treasurer to its board of directors for the 2024-25 term, according to a Sept. 19 news release.
  2. DSO milestones happening in 1 month
    Here are eight recent achievements made by DSOs and dental groups, including practice milestones, expansions into new states and more, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 20:
  3. Patients of suspended dentist urged to get tested for HIV, hepatitis
    The Spokane Regional Health District and Washington State Department of Health are advising patients of a local dental clinic to get tested due to potential infection control allegations.
  4. Smile Partners adds Georgia dental practice
    Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA recently added a Georgia dental practice to its network.  

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  1. Federal judge rejects Align Technology's $27.5M settlement in antitrust case
    A federal judge has rejected Align Technology's proposed $27.5 million settlement in its antitrust case.
  2. Kentucky dentist arrested in murder case allowed to continue practicing
    A Kentucky dentist who was recently arrested in connection with a 2023 murder has been authorized to continue practicing dentistry, Mountain Top Media reported Sept. 18.
  3. 5 dentists opening practices
    Here are five dentists who have recently opened practices or have plans to open practices this year:
  4. Orthodontists per capita across 17 states
    Maine has the highest number of orthodontists per capita out of any state at 8.56 orthodontists for every 100,000 residents.

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  1. 5 notes on dentist independence
    The uptick in DSOs, rising dental school debt and the lack of reimbursement increases have resulted in fewer dentists remaining in independent or solo practices.
  2. TikTok can be used for dental patient education: Study
    TikTok and social media can be an effective tool for dental professionals to promote oral health, according to research from the California Dental Association.
  3. Dental hygienist ranked among most desirable jobs in US
    Dental hygienist was recently ranked among the top 10 most desirable jobs in the U.S. by BeamJobs.
  4. HighFive Healthcare adds 6 doctors to expand specialty dental care
    Birmingham, Ala.-based HighFive Healthcare recently added six doctors to its network. 
  5. Imagen Dental Partners expands into 15th state
    Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners entered its 15th state through a partnership with a practice in Oklahoma.
  6. Aspen Dental to open Connecticut office
    Chicago-based Aspen Dental plans to open an office in Mansfield, Conn., The Chronicle reported Sept. 18. 
  7. CEO vs. worker pay at 6 dental companies
    The highest-paid dental company CEOs are paid between 69 and 1,271 times more than the median annual salary for employees at these companies, according to new data from AFL-CIO. 
  8. Federal bill to improve dental care accessibility introduced
    A companion bill to the Comprehensive Dental Care Reform Act of 2024 has been introduced to Congress.
  9. Illinois dental practice closes office
    An Illinois dental practice will be closing one of its locations and merging it with its other two offices, The Telegraph reported Sept. 17.

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