Kentucky lawmakers are making a second attempt to make water fluoridation optional in the state, Spectrum News 1 reported Jan. 29. Five notes: 1. State legislators considered a bill to reverse water fluoridation requirements last year, with the bill passing…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
Although increasing dental school enrollment is largely seen as beneficial for patient care and the overall industry, it could also come with several drawbacks, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics…
A federal judge largely denied a motion to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit against Dentsply Sirona for its Byte aligners, A&O Shearman reported in a Jan. 27 JD Supra article. Five notes: 1. Dentsply Sirona voluntarily suspended the sale and…
EPA has released its next steps for reviewing the health impact of drinking fluoridated water. Four notes: 1. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said in April that the agency would “expeditiously review” new information on the potential health risks of fluoride…
The Indiana House has passed a bill to create a pathway for foreign-trained dentists to obtain a hygienist license. House Bill 1254 would allow dentists who have graduated from dental schools outside of the U.S. and have earned degrees similar…
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Pediatric dentistry has emerged as one of the most resilient specialties in the dental industry, with a boost in workforce growth and financial stability. The global pediatric dental market value is anticipated to reach more than $48 billion by 2033,…
Sarasota, Fla.-based Parkview Dental recently hired Lisa Burris as director of business development. Ms. Burris is tasked with helping the DSO identify new growth opportunities, expand its market presence and strengthen partner relationships, according to a Jan. 28 news release. …
An Alabama dentist has been charged months after an explosion at his dental practice, WKRG reported Jan. 26. Douglas O’Connor, DMD, turned himself into police Jan. 23 and was charged with second-degree arson and first-degree insurance fraud. The arrest came…
An Atlanta man who referred to himself as a “top veneer specialist” has pleaded not guilty to practicing dentistry without a license, WSB-TV reported Jan. 27. Investigators raided the offices of A List Smiles Atlanta in October 2024. They later…
The American Dental Association has launched a task force to increase collaboration between specialty dental organizations. The ADA adopted a resolution to create the task force in order to identify opportunities for joint initiatives and to explore strategies to boost…