Author: Ariana Portalatin

A Wisconsin woman is being investigated for allegedly practicing dentistry without a license, NBC affiliate TMJ4 reported Dec. 23.

Staffing shortages have made it hard for specialty dental practices to expand, according to Alex Mehler, DMD, Aspen Dental's vice president of endodontic support services.

Dentists can expect to see continued innovation with technology and more reforms for dental insurers next year, according to Huzefa Kapadia, DDS. 

Many dentists are expecting to be faced with several challenges next year as the industry deals with increased consolidation, inflation and low reimbursement rates.

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners has added its second Georgia practice in six days.

The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry has added Epic Wisdom at its clinics to combine its medical and dental records.

An Illinois dentist was sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing fentanyl from patients, injecting them with adulterated drugs and performing surgery without proper pain management. 

Los Angeles-based Cal Dental USA has appointed James Jones as its next CEO, effective in January. 

The Zachary (La.) City Council approved the construction of a new Aspen Dental building, The Advocate reported Dec. 20. 

Here are more than 120 dental leadership updates Becker's has reported on this year: