Author: Ariana Portalatin

A New York woman was recently charged with running an illegal dental practice inside of a house, dailyvoice.com reported March 13. Yolany Mejia Carranza, 55, was arrested after detectives executed a search warrant at a home in Huntington, N.Y., and…

While some dentists are concerned with the increased costs and supply chain challenges that could come into play under President Donald Trump’s tariff plan, others are not as worried. President Trump’s 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada went…

Angelalign Technology, a Chinese clear aligner company, will open its first U.S. facility in Wisconsin.  The 52,000-square-foot facility will be built in Oak Creek, Wis., bringing nearly 200 jobs to the area, according to a March 13 news release. Angelalign…

More than 100 members of the American Association of Orthodontists met with federal lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to advocate for policies related to orthodontic care. The AAO spoke with legislators on several topics promoting patient care and orthodontics, including patient…

Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance has appointed Trey Mueller, DMD, as chief dental officer for its Midwest and South divisions.  Dr. Mueller was a founder partner of Dental Associates of Florida, which has more than 10 locations in Central Florida.…

Several dental practices in Washington have received threatening letters in the mail, KIRO 7 News reported March 11.  The letters, which reportedly urge dentists to end their lives, were sent to several dental offices throughout the Western region of the…

The American Dental Association’s Code Maintenance Committee voted on more than 50 proposed changes to the 2026 CDT Code during its meeting March 7. The changes are related to a variety of dental treatments and procedures, including saliva testing and…

An employee at the Indiana University School of Dentistry has been charged with felony fraud and theft after allegedly ordering and stealing more than $150,000 in gold dental equipment, Fox 59 reported March 11.  Michael Frazer, 33, worked as a…

Dental practices could see significant revenue losses if Medicaid funding is cut, according to a March 11 report from the Urban Institute and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed its budget blueprint for Fiscal Year…

Dental office closures during the COVID-19 pandemic were associated with increased burden on emergency rooms, according to a new study from the New York University College of Dentistry in New York City.  Researchers at NYU examined Medicaid claims data for…