Author: Ariana Portalatin

Eau Claire, Wis.-based Specialty Smile Partners appointed David Sopp as chief development officer. 

There are several tips for DSO leaders to pivot their operations and prepare for an economic downturn or other negative event that could impact their practices.

Healthcare leaders and providers are adjusting their practices to the nationwide IV fluid shortage caused by Hurricane Helene.

Police in Fairfield, N.J., recently arrested a man accused of practicing dentistry without a license, New Jersey 101.5 reported Oct. 18. 

From legal challenges to practice acquisitions, here are six dental industry updates that have taken place in North Carolina since Sept. 5: 

St. Mary's Health Center Medical and Dental Clinic in Wilmington, N.C., has filed a restraining order against the Basilica of St. Mary, WECT reported Oct. 17.

A California dentist and five of his employees were recently charged with defrauding the state Medi-Cal program of nearly $900,000.

A driver was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries after crashing their vehicle into an Illinois dental office, WLS reported Oct. 17.

Bill Sasser, DMD, was recently named the recipient of the ADA's 2024 Humanitarian Award.

Theresa Gonzales, DMD, was named the recipient of the American Dental Association's 2024 Distinguished Service Award.