The American Dental Association has given Bill Claytor Jr., DDS, its Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Claytor is the executive director of North Carolina Caring Dental Professionals in Shelby, N.C., according to an Oct. 24 news release. The nonprofit assists dentists…
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The American Dental Association has given the 2025 Humanitarian Award to William Kane, DDS. Dr. Kane is the founder of the Smiles of Hope Dental Clinic in Dexter, Mo., which has provided more than $9 million in dental care to…
Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened an office in Brighton, Colo., Oct. 23. The new office is led by Owner Ahmed Hameed, DMD, and Managing Clinical Director Tamara Kapetanovic, DMD, according to an email sent to Becker’s. The company, a brand of…
Dental practice success could largely depend on dentists’ ability to keep up with technological advancements, patient expectations and economic shifts. Four dentists recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss what dental practices will need to succeed in the next two to…
Washington, D.C., Delaware, Vermont, Rhode Island and New Hampshire are the top five states with the lowest number of dental professional shortage areas, according to the Health Resources & Services Administration. Here are the number of shortage areas in each…
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California, Alaska, Missouri, Florida and Texas are the top five states with the highest number of dental professional shortage areas, according to the Health Resources & Services Administration. Here are the number of shortage areas in each of these states…
The American Dental Association has launched a credit union to provide financial services to the dental community. The ADA Credit Union offers checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, auto loans and personalized financial coaching, according to an Oct. 22…
Atlanta-based Providence Dental Partners has acquired The Dental Center of Atlanta. The deal marks the DSO’s 10th acquisition since its launch in 2023, according to an email sent to Becker’s. Providence Dental Partners was ranked among the fastest-growing private companies…
Two Kentucky lawmakers have said they intend to reintroduce legislation that would make community water fluoridation optional in the state, Kentucky Public Radio reported Oct. 21. Three notes: 1. State legislators considered a bill to reverse water fluoridation requirements during…
A federal judge threw out a lawsuit filed against the city of Buffalo, N.Y., over its elimination of fluoride in its drinking water, WIVB reported Oct. 21. Five notes: 1. A group of parents filed the lawsuit in 2023, alleging…