Author: Ariana Portalatin

The national debate surrounding fluoride represents an "irresponsible" politicization of healthcare, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.

Wabasha (Minn.) Dentistry has temporarily halted its clinical operations after its office was severely damaged in a fire.

Cal Dental USA is partnering with XSport Mouthguards and former NFL player Tiki Barber to expand the use of mouthguards to help prevent Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy.

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.