Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. Drug trafficking scammers targeting California dentists

    The Dental Board of California is cautioning dentists about a recent drug trafficking scheme, according to a Sept. 9 blog post by the California Dental Association. By Mackenzie Garrity - 9/10/19

  2. Staff shortage prompts Missouri nonprofit healthcare provider to temporarily close 2 dental clinics

    Festus, Mo.-based Comtrea is temporarily closing two of its dental practices, according to a blog post on the company's website. By Mackenzie Garrity - 9/10/19

  3. Dental implants market to exceed $6.54 billion by 2025

    The global dental implants market is predicted to be worth $6.54 billion by the end of 2025, according to a Transparency Market Research report and cited by Rapid News Network. By Gabrielle Masson - 9/10/19

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  1. Ex-Arkansas orthodontist allegedly bribed senator

    Former Arkansas orthodontist Benjamin Burris, DDS, pleaded not guilty Sept. 9 to claims that he bribed state Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson $157,500, according to NWA Democrat-Gazette. By Gabrielle Masson - 9/10/19

  2. Henry Schein executive receives honorary membership from ADA

    Steven W. Kess, vice president of global professional relations at Henry Schein, has been named an honorary member of the American Dental Association, according to a Sept. 9 press release.  By Gabrielle Masson - 9/9/19

  3. New Mexico dentists warn against SmileDirectClub

    New Mexico dentists and dental organizations are urging state legislatures to investigate the legality of SmileDirectClub's do-it-yourself dentistry, according to KOB-4. By Gabrielle Masson - 9/9/19

  4. Dental assistant performance contributes to patient adherence, dentist burnout: survey

    Dental assistants have crucial roles within a practice, including with sterilization duties, productivity and patient education. By Mackenzie Garrity - 9/9/19

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  1. Ohio dentist indicted in $1.7M tax evasion scheme

    A Lima, Ohio-based dentist has been charged with three counts of tax evasion, according to limaohio.com. By Mackenzie Garrity - 9/9/19

  2. 5 dental leaders explain biggest competitors in the industry

    Between declining reimbursement rates and competition to keep patients, dentists and dental service organizations are faced with mounting competition. By Mackenzie Garrity - 9/9/19

  3. 3 things to know about the dental imaging market

    The cone beam computerized tomography dental imaging market is anticipated to experience significant growth through 2023, according to a Market Future Research reported and cited by Medgadget. By Gabrielle Masson - 9/6/19

  4. Oral health nonprofits team up to educate dentists on cleft patients

    Oral health nonprofits FDI World Dental Federation and Smile Train announced Sept. 6 a two-year partnership to improve oral health guidance for children with clefts. By Gabrielle Masson - 9/6/19

  1. Massachusetts DSO makes 3 new affiliations

    Waltham, Mass.-based 42 North Dental has partnered with three new practices in Massachusetts, according to a Sept. 6 news release. By Mackenzie Garrity - 9/6/19

  2. 8 dentists making headlines

    Here's the latest roundup of dentists making headlines. By Mackenzie Garrity - 9/6/19

  3. Jefferson Dental partners with Dallas Mavericks

    Providers at Jefferson Dental, a large dental provider in Dallas, will now serve as the official dentists for the Dallas Mavericks, according to a Sept. 5 news release. By Gabrielle Masson - 9/5/19

  4. 5 things to know about dental implants and nanotechnology

    Dental implants have undergone a transformation due to the inclusion of nanotechnology. However, as the technology in dentistry advances, dentists continue to face low reimbursement rates for the devices. By Gabrielle Masson - 9/5/19

  5. Rhode Island dentist with practice in Bahamas provides relief after Dorian

    Providence, R.I., dentist Larry Levin, DDS, has a practice in the Bahamas and is committed to helping in the hurricane relief efforts after Dorian's destruction across many islands, according to local NBC affiliate WJAR. By Gabrielle Masson - 9/5/19

  6. Henry Schein partners with dental laser developer

    Convergent Dental, developer of Solea dental laser, announced Sept. 5 a new distribution agreement with Henry Schein. By Gabrielle Masson - 9/5/19

  7. Arizona dentist allegedly treating patients in Ohio after losing license

    A dentist who lost his license to practice in Arizona was seen teaching sedation and treating patients during a week-long course in Ohio, according to video obtained by ABC15. By Mackenzie Garrity - 9/5/19

  8. New Jersey bans dental provider contract leasing: 5 things to know

    New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill earlier this month that restricts dental insurers to sell or lease access to dental provider networks, according to the Parsippany Focus. By Mackenzie Garrity - 9/5/19

  9. 10 dental companies making headlines

    Here's the latest roundup of dental companies that have been in the headlines, including Mid-Atlantic Dental and SmileDirectClub. By Mackenzie Garrity - 9/5/19

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