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California attorney general reaches settlement with Aspen Dental over corporate practice claims

Aspen Dental allegedly exceeded its business management and administrative services role.

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  • Mary Beth Versaci

  • May 12, 2026

  • 3 min

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    Settlement reached with Aspen Dental for violating corporate practice laws.

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    $2 million in penalties and $300,000 restitution.

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    Prohibited from interfering in dental practice ownership.

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    Misleading advertising practices identified.

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    Prior settlement in New York for similar offenses.

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    Must provide a written fee schedule for services.

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    Required to identify practice owners in advertisements.

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California attorney general reaches settlement with Aspen Dental over corporate practice claims

  • by Mary Beth Versaci

  • May 12, 2026

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