Author: Ariana Portalatin

Several dentists, executives, DSOs and dental companies have been honored for excellence in the dental industry in the last two months.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed into law a bill that allows dental hygienists to use nitrous oxide and local infiltration anesthesia to assist dentists with dental procedures.

Colorado Springs, Colo.-based Peak Dental Services' Amber Collins was included on Onconference's "Top 50 COO" list for 2022. 

A Massachusetts DSO hired a senior vice president and CIO, and three other dental leadership moves have made news in the last two weeks: 

Two dentists who were appointed to lead dental schools and three other dentists who have made headlines since May 9:

An investor turned DSO co-founder and six other dental group leaders to know:

Five federal updates for dentists to know:

Dove Dental Products recently launched a hybrid device to reduce the risk of aerosol movement caused by instrument use to combat the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. 

The state of Maine recently launched a virtual dental service program to increase access to dental care for children, ABC affiliate WMTW reported May 13. 

The University of Michigan School of Dentistry has named Dr. Jan Ching Chun Hu interim dean, effective May 16.