An Iowa dentist has agreed to surrender his license as part of a settlement agreement with the Iowa Dental Board. The state dental board accused Corey Jerrod Williams, DMD, of failing to maintain a satisfactory standard of competency, according to…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
Philadelphia-based Temple University was granted approval to open a dental clinic in Tamaqua, Pa., tnonline.com reported Feb. 26. Temple University initiated plans to open an education center and clinic at a former Rite Aid location last year. The Tamaqua Zoning…
Dentsply Sirona has launched new restructuring efforts aimed at fueling its “Return-to-Growth” Action plan. The company announced the restructuring plan in its fourth quarter financial report released Feb. 26. Eight notes: 1. The restructuring is anticipated to save the company…
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry has warned the Environmental Protection Agency that its current fluoride assessment plan could have negative repercussions on children’s oral health. Seven notes: 1. EPA announced in January that it plans to review new information…
Michael Puffe has been appointed the interim COO of the Georgia School of Orthodontics. Mr. Puffe has more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry, according to a Feb. 27 news release. He is the founder of Kennesaw…
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Some of Becker’s most-read articles this month covered workforce trends, NIH funding and private practice challenges. Here are 10 of the most-read articles in February: 1. Dentistry at a turning point: A 10-year outlook 2. 48 dental schools ranked by…
Maine legislators are considering two bills aimed at increasing dental care accessibility, The Maine Monitor reported Feb. 26. Seven notes: 1. Access to dental care in the state has declined as the workforce shrinks: The number of dentists dropped from…
The American Association of Orthodontists is recognizing Larry Tadlock, DDS, with the James E. Brophy Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Tadlock is head of the Orthodontic Department and a clinical professor at the Texas A&M School of Dentistry in Dallas. He…
The American Dental Association Foundation has created a disaster relief fund to support dentists affected by natural disasters. Grants will be given to state dental associations and their affiliated foundations, according to a Feb. 25 news release. States are eligible…
There are several DSOs close to reaching their 100th practice milestone. Here is an inside look into three of these DSOs and their recent activity: Park Dental Partners (Minneapolis) Park Dental Partners currently supports 86 practices in three states. After…