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Author: Ariana Portalatin

From new leadership appointments to a federal lawsuit, here are eight dentists who made headlines this week:

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The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against two Texas dental practice owners on behalf of two employees who say they were retaliated against for inquiring about COVID-19 safety precautions.

The CDC recently updated its COVID-19 Guidance for Dental Settings to state that dental care providers should only avoid aerosol-generating procedures for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.

Dental brand organization Envista Holdings Corporation launched a nonprofit oral health foundation, the Envista Smile Project, to support increased access to oral healthcare and oral health education, the company said July 14.

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