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The American Dental Association, along with more than 100 stakeholders, asked Congress to pass a proposal that would ease the forgiveness process for Paycheck Protection Program loans under $150,000.

A Tulsa, Okla.-based dentist and two employees were arrested July 16 for allegedly obtaining prescription drugs for personal use, according to CBS affiliate KOTV.

An office manager at an Oregon dental practice was charged with embezzling more than $140,000 between 2013 and 2020, according to USA Today affiliate Statesman Today.

Many dental practices in central Oregon appear to be affected by a shortage of dental assistants, KTVZ reports.

A Houston-based pediatric dentist has seen more patients with cavities than before and believes it may be tied to wearing face masks, according to ABC's KTRK-TV.

Some Massachusetts dentists say the price of operating a dental practice has significantly increased, according to The Salem News.

Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh has warned dentists that charging personal protective equipment fees may violate the Consumer Protection Act, according to ABC affiliate WMAR-TV.

More than 20 states have rolled back or paused reopening efforts as COVID-19 cases surge in certain regions. 

Nevada dentists might face budget cuts during the state legislature's session to repair Nevada's $1.2 billion shortfall, according to NBC's KRNV.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom halted indoor operations for many businesses July 13 to slow the transmission of COVID-19, the California Dental Association reports.