A dentist in Boynton Beach, Fla., voluntarily surrendered his dental license following allegations that he committed fraud. Julio Irizarry, DDS, voluntarily relinquished his license to practice dentistry in Florida and can never reapply for licensure in the state, according to…
Author: Cameron Cortigiano
The American Dental Association released best practices for dentists to follow when responding to online reviews from patients, according to a March 20 news release. Here are the ADA’s five best practices for dentists:
More than 60 organizations have urged Congress to pass legislation to reauthorize a bill promoting mental wellness for healthcare professionals. The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act was first authorized in 2022 and passed in both the…
Shelbyville, Ky.-based Hewlett Family Dental has moved into a new office building, according to a March 20 report from The Sentinel-News. The practice is led by Mark Hewlett, DMD, and Stephen Hewlett, DMD. Hewlett Family Dental has provided dental care…
Delta Dental was recognized as the best insurer for braces in 2025 by Investopedia. The rankings, published March 18, researched 13 dental plans from 10 insurers and ranked them using metrics such as costs, coverage amounts and limits for orthodontia…
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Here are four instances of individuals practicing unlicensed dentistry, as reported by Becker’s since Feb. 20:
Dental AI company Pearl has launched Claimcheck, an AI-powered program to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the insurance claim submission process for dental practices. The tool automatically detects potential errors, organizes evidence for claims and verifies criteria for claimed…
The Iowa House of Representatives passed a bill that requires at least 80% of students accepted into the University of Iowa dental and medical schools to have ties to the state, according to a March 13 report from Des Moines…
Dental hygienists have an average annual salary of $78,040 in Arkansas, the worst-ranked state for dental health in 2025. Personal finance site WalletHub ranked all 50 states and Washington, D.C., across two main categories: dental habits and health and oral…
Dento USA, a developer of chairside saliva screening tools, appointed Andrew Robinson as president and CEO. Mr. Robinson has previously served as president of Dento USA, strengthening the company’s customer relations and expanded screening tools, according to a March 11…