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California AG Settles With Aspen Dental For $2 Million Over False Ads

May 8, 2026
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California AG Settles With Aspen Dental For $2 Million Over False Ads

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office settled with Aspen Dental Management Inc. for $2 million regarding false advertising and violations of the state's ban on the corporate practice of dentistry. The company admitted to misrepresenting its role, controlling dental practices, and incentivizing product sales. The agreement includes injunctive terms requiring Aspen Dental to stop owning properties, identifying owners in ads, and restructuring fee schedules.

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