Author: Cameron Cortigiano

New Hampshire lawmakers approved expanded access to Medicaid basic dental benefits for adults, but there is a lack of dentists in the state who accept Medicaid, the New Hampshire Bulletin reported Aug. 5. 

DirectDental and Kleer partnered to provide their services to dental practices across the country. 

Georgetown, Texas-based Smile Doctors expanded with 20 dental practice additions in the second quarter of 2022.

An award of more than $1 million was allocated to alleviate workforce shortages and two other updates on the dental workforce from July:

Bruce Smoler, DDS, owner of Smoler Smiles in Westland, Mich., completed his own implant procedure using the Yomi Robotic Dental System. 

The Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine, a federal advisory committee, released a report that researched the benefits of dental therapy on the oral healthcare of underserved communities. 

Maintaining oral health before, during and after cancer treatment plays a large role in overall health, according to one dental leader. 

Having strong listening skills, embracing change and inspiring others are among the qualities dental professionals look for in a leader. 

Carrollton, Texas-based MB2 Dental recently affiliated with practices across five states.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Huntsville, Ala.-based Oakwood University partnered to create the Early-Assurance Program to recruit Oakwood students interested in dentistry to the dental program at UAB.