Here are seven notable updates about the dental industry in Arizona: 1. The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is partnering with the Delta Dental Foundation of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana to launch a program that will address workforce shortages. The program…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
The American Dental Association is launching a leadership development program as part of its inclusion and equity initiatives. The Leadership Institutes is the first of four directives the ADA Board of Trustees adopted earlier this year to support inclusion and…
Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance has appointed Johanna Tesoniero, DDS, as chief dental officer of its North division. Dr. Tesoniero has more than 20 years of experience in leading dental teams, serving as chief dental officer and associate dean of…
Dental implant company ZimVie is making several changes to its board of directors. The company announced March 13 that Non-Executive Chair David King will not run for reelection as a director after his term expires May 7. President and CEO…
A New York woman was recently charged with running an illegal dental practice inside of a house, dailyvoice.com reported March 13. Yolany Mejia Carranza, 55, was arrested after detectives executed a search warrant at a home in Huntington, N.Y., and…
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While some dentists are concerned with the increased costs and supply chain challenges that could come into play under President Donald Trump’s tariff plan, others are not as worried. President Trump’s 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada went…
Angelalign Technology, a Chinese clear aligner company, will open its first U.S. facility in Wisconsin. The 52,000-square-foot facility will be built in Oak Creek, Wis., bringing nearly 200 jobs to the area, according to a March 13 news release. Angelalign…
More than 100 members of the American Association of Orthodontists met with federal lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to advocate for policies related to orthodontic care. The AAO spoke with legislators on several topics promoting patient care and orthodontics, including patient…
Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance has appointed Trey Mueller, DMD, as chief dental officer for its Midwest and South divisions. Dr. Mueller was a founder partner of Dental Associates of Florida, which has more than 10 locations in Central Florida.…
Several dental practices in Washington have received threatening letters in the mail, KIRO 7 News reported March 11. The letters, which reportedly urge dentists to end their lives, were sent to several dental offices throughout the Western region of the…