Author: Ariana Portalatin

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:

Phoenix-based Salt Dental Partners added a new partner practice in Washington, D.C.

Port St. Lucie, Fla., has temporarily stopped adding fluoride to its water supply after Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, MD, PhD, spoke against the practice last month, WPTV reported Dec. 19.

Regulatory changes and a continued focus on preventive care are just a couple of factors that are expected to drive significant growth in pediatric dentistry.

Sodabeh Etminan, DMD, recently became the first dentist selected for the Obama Foundation Leaders Program. 

Kingwood, Texas-based Smile Source has appointed Jeff Osborne, DDS, as chief dental officer.

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners has expanded its network in Minnesota.