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

Residents in Cowlitz County, Wash., have delayed making dental appointments because of COVID-19, confusion surrounding coverage and difficulties finding a Medicaid-covered provider, The Daily News reported July 18.

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry will construct a new dental clinic on the school's Tulsa campus, according to a July 19 news release.

Trevose, Pa.-based Simply Beautiful Smiles recently acquired Olin Dental Group, according to a July 19 press release.

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.

Dozens of dentists have made headlines so far this year, whether it was for an accomplishment or their involvement in a major event.

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.

The Maine Dental Association Board of Directors recently elected Norma Desjardins, DDS, as its next president, marking the first time women have held the board's three executive positions.