Safeguard Health Enterprises Inc., a provider of...

Safeguard Health Enterprises Inc., a provider of fixed-fee dental plans, reported that net income for the third quarter rose 8%, to $871,000. It was $806,000 a year earlier. Revenue declined 5%, to $17.1 million compared to $18 million for the like quarter a year ago. Net income for the 9-month period climbed 18%, to $2.5 million from $2.1 million a year ago. Revenue dropped 2%, to $51 million from $51.9 million.