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More than 4,000 veterans received dental care through Aspen Dental event On June 25, 2016, nearly 400 Aspen Dental (Syracuse, NY) practices provided $2 million in donated dentistry to more than 4,000 veterans. According to the company, many of the more than 21 million veterans across the U.S., dont qualify for dental benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs because they are not classified as fully disabled or do not have a service-connected dental condition. Great Expressions Dental Centers adds new practice in Tamarac, Florida Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC) (Bloomfield Hills, MI) affiliated with Nottingham & Anenberg (Tamarac, FL). Through this affiliation, GEDC has 27 offices in the greater Miami and Fort Lauderdale area. The existing 2,500-square-foot office provide general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and orthodontics, with weekly visits from a periodontist. Henry Schein makes 50% equity investment in J. Morita Corp subsidiary Henry Schein Inc (Melville, NY) completed a 50 percent equity investment in One Piece Corp, a subsidiary of J. Morita Corp, one of the worlds largest manufacturers and distributors of dental equipment and supplies. The partnership expands Henry Scheins presence in Japan and strengthens Henry Scheins position in other dental-products markets in Asia. New Affordable Dentures & Implants location opens in Valdosta, Georgia A new Affordable Dentures & Implants practice opened June 23 in Valdosta, Georgia. The dental practice is owned by Neil Jenkins and is the 12th practice in Georgia that is a part of the Affordable Dentures & Implants affiliated network. The Valdosta practice offers several styles of dentures and partials, implants, tooth extractions and other denture and implant-related services. It will be equipped to provide the new Ultimate Denture, made using new, patented technology for excellent fit, comfort and security. The practice features an on-site dental laboratory to make same-day service possible and to keep fees more affordable. California Dental Hygienists Association votes to leave ADHA The California Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), the largest state hygienists group in the U.S., has voted to end its 90-year affiliation with the American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA). The CDHA cited a proposed charter agreement from ADHA as the driving force behind the vote. The proposed charter agreement from ADHA imposed significant new obligations but no new benefits, according to the CDHA. The dispute includes issues of incorporating component subgroups and changing logos and websites, but really comes down to the CDHA trying to maintain local control and independence, according to Lygia Jolley, CDHAs immediate past president. ADA applauds proposed rule to expand tax credits for families purchasing pediatric dental plans The American Dental Association is applauding the July 8 proposed rule from the Internal Revenue Service that would expand tax credits for families purchasing pediatric dental plans under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, according to a release. Since the ACA was implemented, many states dont have pediatric dental coverage included with the medical plans offered in the marketplaces. The Association was part of a coalition led by the National Association of Dental Plans that urged the U.S. Treasury Department to equally apply Advanced Premium Tax Credits to pediatric dental plans. The coalition, with support from Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), included the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Childrens Dental Health Project and Delta Dental Plans Association. The coalition praises the Treasurys proposal to clarify the benchmark calculation to include pediatric dental regardless of whether the benefit is embedded in a medical policy or offered separately on the Marketplaces, wrote NADP and ADA in a joint press release. Heartland attends 2016 International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) RECon convention Heartland Dental, LLC, recently attended the 2016 International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) RECon convention held from May 22nd - 25th in Las Vegas. There, leaders from Heartland Dentals development and marketing teams networked with real estate professionals from around the country to help further the companys development goals. Supporting the growth of new dental offices has always been a key element to Heartland Dentals overall growth. This is once again a priority for 2016 and beyond, said Travis Franklin, Executive Vice President of Development at Heartland Dental. The RECon convention was a valuable means to gain insight on new community developments in areas we are looking to expand, for the benefit of our growth plan. Kids Care Dental names new CEO Kids Care Dental (San Francisco, CA) named Janet Widmann as CEO effective May 31, 2016. Widmann brings more than 25 years of experience delivering significant growth for healthcare companies while leading high-performing teams, cultivating stakeholder relationships and driving business results across a variety of healthcare subsectors, including technology and insurance. She will work with Kids Cares management team to lead the company into its next phase of growth, which includes a strategic expansion plan throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.