Author: Cameron Cortigiano

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. 

Software company Planet DDS has launched a new capability with its Denticon Patient Engagement, which allows dental offices to communicate with patients more fluidly.