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This is S Hatton with the
Becker's Dental Bust DSL podcast.

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Here's your daily industry news
briefing for today, June 5th.

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First,

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violas plans to reduce its US
workforce by 20% to improve operational

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efficiency. Violas president and ceo,

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John Bieber said the cuts will allow
the company to allocate additional

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resources to revenue
generating initiatives.

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The move will save the Dental Laser
Company approximately 4 million per year.

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According to a June 5th news release,

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fire delays brought in 10.5 million
in revenue during the first quarter

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of 2023,

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marking the ninth consecutive
quarter of year over year growth.

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It also reported a 24% growth in
year over year revenue for 2022.

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Second, Richmond Hill,

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Georgia based dso SGA Dental Partners
recently added its 100th location

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private equity firm.

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Thurston Group launched SGA
Dental Partners in March, 2022

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by emerging Dental partners of Southwest
Georgia Garner Dental Group in South

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Georgia Dental Management.

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The DSL made 28 acquisitions last
year and 13 so far. This year,

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according to a May 31st news release,

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the DSO supports practices
in the southeast region.

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