Louisiana Sen. Mike Fesi has introduced a second bill to repeal the Louisiana Department of Health’s water fluoridation program and prohibit public water systems from automatically adding the mineral. Four notes: 1. Senate Bill 4 would remove a state rule…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
DSOs are facing several economic headwinds that could make it difficult to manage acquisitions and other investments. Barry Lyon, DDS, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s about the economic…
Here are 10 federal updates from the last 30 days dental leaders should know: 1. A coalition of dental organizations called on the Department of Education to modify implementation dates for upcoming student loan changes. 2. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin…
Here are 32 dentistry updates in California, Florida and Texas that have taken place so far this year: California 1. Children’s Choice Dental Care is relocating and expanding two dental practices in California. 2. The Hands Off Kids Health coalition…
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental opened five de novos and added one partnership in February. Here are the DSO’s newest de novo offices: The DSO also partnered with Discover Smiles Dental in Las Vegas. In total, Heartland Dental supports more than…
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DSOs focused on practice partnerships and acquisitions this week to expand their networks. Five DSOs making headlines: 1. Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners partnered with Smile Crafters in Gilbert, Ariz. 2. Houston-based Specialty1 Partners and Endodontic Specialists of NEPA entered…
A Florida woman is facing several charges after allegedly operating an illegal dental clinic outside of her home, local10.com reported March 12. An investigation was launched after the Florida Department of Health received an anonymous complaint alleging that Karim Selene…
The Utah Legislature recently passed a bill allowing hygienists to practice at hospitals without general supervision from a dentist. Hygienists in Utah are currently authorized to practice in certain public health settings without dentist supervision, including residences, schools, nursing homes,…
Virginia legislators are considering placing an annual spending limit on Medicaid dental services, Cardinal News reported March 12. Five notes: 1. Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin introduced a budget proposal last December that includes a $2,000 cap on dental services…
Two Illinois residents have been charged with practicing dentistry without a license, FOX2Now reported March 11. Idania Morena-Paal, 41, and Rudolfo Figuera, 59, allegedly performed dental procedures without licenses inside of a home in Granite City, Ill. An investigation was…