The dental industry has seen an uptick in cases of individuals performing unlicensed dentistry across the U.S. Here are 11 cases Becker’s has covered so far this year: 1. Jeannie del Carmen Lara was arrested July 9 after being served…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
The Association for Dental Safety launched an organization dedicated to providing clinical guidelines and best practices after the CDC’s oral health division was eliminated in a round of federal layoffs earlier this year. The ADS previously oversaw dental infection prevention…
Workforce shortages have led to a wide range of issues for the dental industry, including dentists having to perform more hygiene services, practice closures and long wait times for patients. In the American Dental Association’s most recent “Economic Outlook and…
Dental professionals are concerned about Delta Dental’s recent acquisition of a dental practice chain, NBC News affiliate TMJ4 reported July 23. Six notes: 1. Delta Dental of Wisconsin announced that it had purchased Cherry Tree Dental several weeks ago. 2.…
Chicago-based Aspen Dental has opened a location in DeFuniak Springs, Fla. The practice is led by owner and managing clinical director Rajiv Tuladhar, DMD, according to an email shared with Becker’s. Aspen Dental has opened several offices so far this…
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Joe Alegre has left his role as CFO of Oral Surgery Partners to join Xpress Wellness Urgent Care, PE Hub reported July 23. Mr. Alegre had served as CFO of Oral Surgery Partners since March 2024. He was appointed CFO…
The majority of owner dentists are not expecting to conduct layoffs or staff reductions this year, according to a survey from the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute. The ADA surveyed 666 dentists on the changes they have made or…
SimplyTest has launched a molecular test to detect microbial species linked to peri-implant disease and implant failure. The company’s IMPLANT test is designed for chairside or at-home use, according to a July 22 news release. Results are delivered within 24-48…
Zack Miller, DDS, has opened a practice in an office that was previously abandoned by another orthodontist, WFLA reported July 22. Gutierrez Orthodontics in Tampa, Fla., closed unexpectedly for several weeks in 2023. Patients alleged that the dentist, Alex Gutierrez,…
Providence, R.I.-based Brown University Health is considering closing its dental clinic as part of cost-cutting measures, The Providence Journal reported July 23. The health system, which is the largest in the state, is weighing several options to save money amid…