Author: Ariana Portalatin

Here are four state bills affecting clear aligners, dental insurance practices, staffing and more:

A truck recently crashed into the side of Hometown Family Dental in Vass, N.C., Sandhills Sentinel reported June 20.

An Arizona woman was recently charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry, ABC 15 Arizona reported June 20.

Fifty percent of adults in the U.S. are not aware of the link between poor oral health and heart disease, according to Proclaim's new "Oral Health Insights Report."

Dental artificial intelligence company Pearl recently launched an insurance eligibility and benefits verification tool. 

Dental laser company Biolase was recently delisted from Nasdaq for failure to meet certain requirements, effective June 20.

Sharon, Mass.-based Qualitas Dental Partners recently added three dental practices to its network. 

The California Dental Association plans to appeal a recent decision in its lawsuit against Delta Dental of California.

A Massachusetts dentist and her practice were indicted for allegedly defrauding the state's Medicaid program of approximately $2.06 million. 

A dental clinic in Montezuma, Iowa, will reopen under a new name after it was purchased by a dental hygienist and her husband, the Southeast Iowa Union reported June 18.