Author: Ariana Portalatin

Augusta Regional Dental Clinic in Fishersville, Va., may have to cut programs as it deals with rising costs, WHSV reported Jan. 31. 

Officials in Wisconsin Rapids are considering banning fluoride from the city's water supply, the Wisconsin Rapids Tribune reported Jan. 31. 

California State Assembly member Mia Bonta introduced legislation Jan. 29 that would require Medi-Cal and private insurers to cover fluoride varnish for patients under 21 years old, The Sacramento Bee reported Jan. 31. 

The Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake in Utah recently arrested a woman accused of stealing from local dental offices, NBC affiliate KSL TV reported Jan. 30.

From legislative actions to license suspensions, here are four dental industry updates that have taken place in Virginia: 

The Bragar Eagel & Squire law firm is investigating claims against Dentsply Sirona on behalf of long-term stockholders. 

DiPilla Dentistry in Birmingham, Mich., plans to relocate to a new building to house a larger staff and clinical capacity, Downtown News Magazine reported Jan. 30. 

Two more states are looking to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, while participation in the compact was recently challenged in another state. 

Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners has added San Gabriel Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery to its network. 

Legislation has been introduced in the Utah House of Representatives to prohibit water fluoridation in the state, KUTV reported Jan. 30.