Author: Ariana Portalatin

The newest president of the American Orthodontic Society, and six other dentists who made headlines last week:

A waiver from the California Department of Consumer Affairs permitting dental professionals to use certain recorded webinars as continuing education will end Dec. 31.

Surge Private Equity added two dental practices with locations in Illinois and Indiana to its Texas-based DSO network, the Dallas-based firm said Nov. 24.

The majority of dental practices in the U.S. are open and seeing patients, according to a report from the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute for the week of Nov. 15.

Penobscot Community Dental Care in Bangor, Maine, laid off nearly half of its staff as part of restructuring efforts in the face of nationwide workforce shortages, Bangor Daily News reported Nov. 23.

There are many factors dentists may consider when choosing where to practice, including community need, clinical support and proximity to home.

From company acquisitions to product launches, here are eight supply chain updates to know from the last four weeks:

Foundation Dental Partners recently gained two partnerships in Tennessee, placing the Alpharetta, Ga.-based DSO in the state's market and increasing its network to 14 practices.

The global clear aligners market is expected to be worth $17 billion in about six years, according to a Grand View Research report released Nov. 23.

Technology, public service and a commitment to patients were among the top opportunities for growth and success dentists identified in their field.