Author: Ariana Portalatin

The California Dental Association has endorsed iCoreConnect's iCoreRx platform to help dentists comply with a law requiring e-prescribing by Jan. 1, the association said Nov. 9.

Foothill Ranch, Calif.-based dental laser company Biolase has launched a continuing education program for dental hygienists using its diode lasers.

American Dental Association President Cesar Sabates, DDS, has launched a branding campaign to showcase the organization's diversity.

Zentist has launched a platform to give real-time insurance claim payments to DSOs, the dental insurance claims platform said Nov. 8.

Oak Hill Capital has entered into a definitive agreement to invest and partner with Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management, the private equity firm said Nov. 8.

SmileDirectClub saw an 18.3 percent decrease in revenue in its third quarter over the prior year period, according to the company's third-quarter results released Nov. 8.

New Hampshire lawmakers have introduced two bills that would add preventive dental benefits under Medicaid, the state's third attempt at an expansion, Manchester Ink Link reported Nov. 8.

Joseph Zambon, DDS, PhD, dean of the University of Buffalo (N.Y.) School of Dental Medicine, will retire Jan. 5 after 39 years with the school, according to a Nov. 8. news release from the university.

West Virginia Medicaid recipients are still having a hard time getting dental care despite gaining expanded coverage in January, WV News reports.

Here are 17 dentists who made the news the week of Oct. 31: