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With news regarding a Texas dentist facing legal trouble because of overtures made through social media channels, now is a good time to make sure your practice doesn't fall into the same traps.
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Dentists worry about keeping their valued employees from leaving. In this second article, Dr. James V. Anderson says that developing a culture of trust attracts and retains top talent.
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High Point University broke ground on September 23 on a new 77,500-sq-ft facility that will be home to the Workman School of Dental Medicine, North Carolina’s only private dental school.
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DSO MB2 Dental adds Wis. to its network
Dental service organization (DSO) MB2 Dental announced its entry into Wisconsin with the addition of a dental partnership in Green Bay.
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