Author: Ariana Portalatin

From a tuberculosis outbreak to a CMS proposal, here are five federal updates affecting dentistry that have taken place since July 17:

A former office manager for a Massachusetts dental practice was sentenced to two years of probation for her role in a Medicaid fraud scheme. 

Here are four dental industry updates that have taken place in Massachusetts since Aug. 10:

Heartland Dental, Aspen Dental and Pacific Dental Services are the top three largest DSOs in the U.S., representing more than 3,500 offices nationwide.

Roseland, N.J.-based Abra Health, a dental and medical provider, recently opened a Smiles 4 Keeps office in Allentown, Pa.

Here are eight cases involving fraud charges in the dental industry that Becker's has reported on so far this year: 

Federal and state health officials began investigating a tuberculosis outbreak in July connected to recalled human bone tissue products sold to hospitals, surgical centers and dental clinics.

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 recently acquired practices in New Jersey and Massachusetts.

California dentist Douglas Grosmark, DMD, is retiring after 34 years in the industry, sdnews.com reported Aug. 12.

Tend appointed Troy Bage its next CEO, effective Aug. 14.