A Missouri judge has awarded nearly $9.5 million to patients of a former dentist who unexpectedly closed his practice in 2024, Fox 4 reported Nov. 5. Brian Jenkins, DDS, closed his practice in May 2024 due to “unforeseen circumstances.” According…
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Washington, D.C., currently has the lowest number of dental professional shortage areas, according to new data from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The HRSA updated its dashboard showing data on health workforce shortage areas Nov. 4. Here are the…
California currently has the highest number of dental professional shortage areas, according to new data from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The HRSA updated its dashboard showing data on health workforce shortage areas Nov. 4. Here are the top…
Here are 10 updates on Chicago-based Aspen Dental since July 31, starting with the most recent: 1. Aspen Dental opened a location in Palestine, Texas, Nov. 6. 2. Michael Jimenez, DDS, and Armen Grigoryan, DDS, joined the company as clinical…
Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened a location in Palestine, Texas, Nov. 6. The new office is led by Managing Clinical Director LaKia Godfrey, DMD, according to an email sent to Becker’s. The company, a brand of The Aspen Group, has opened…
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Matthew Garth stepped down from his role as executive vice president and CFO of Dentsply Sirona Nov. 5. Dentsply Sirona announced Mr. Garth’s departure in a document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company noted in the filing…
Standard Dental Labs, a Florida-based dental laboratory consolidator, has signed an agreement to acquire Dream Dentistry Labs in Clearwater, Fla. Dream Dentistry Labs is a full-service dental laboratory with five technicians. The lab is on pace to exceed $1 million…
CMS has added an oral health incentive as part of its merit-based payment system, according to its 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Three notes: 1. The merit-based incentive payment system adjusts Medicare reimbursements based on providers’ performance, rewarding them for…
There are currently 7,341 dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to new data from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The HRSA updated its dashboard showing data on health workforce shortage areas Nov. 4. The dashboard also shows…
The American Fluoridation Society has spoken out against the FDA’s decision to restrict the use of ingestible fluoride products. Four notes: 1. The FDA announced Oct. 31 that it sent letters to four companies notifying them of its intent to…