Author: Cameron Cortigiano

The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry received a $1.5 million grant to provide care to underserved populations. 

Four dental researchers at Aurora-based University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine received four grants totaling more than $2.5 million to advance their analysis of cleft lip and palate and frontonasal dysplasia. 

Chicago Heights, Ill.-based Prairie State College reopened its dental hygiene clinic after making renovations.

Beacon Oral Specialists partnered with Chicago-based Midland Surgery and Implant Centers. 

The American Dental Association launched a new Health Equity Action Team to move toward eliminating disparities in oral health. 

Group Dentistry Now and Seattle Study Club will partner to provide education to dental professionals.

Here are three fast facts on Plymouth Meeting, Pa.-based Mid-Atlantic Dental Partners:

The Huntington, W.Va.-based Marshall University School of Medicine received approval to add a second year to its dental residency program. 

Smile Brands partnered with Henry Schein One to integrate Dentrix Ascend as the dental practice management system in every Smile Brands-affiliated practice. 

The Alton-based Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine launched a new specialty graduate training program in orthodontics.