Author: Cameron Cortigiano

The American Dental Hygienists' Association Board of Directors approved two interim policies, according to an Oct. 22 news release. 

Investment firm The Zabel Companies has purchased Prospect Heights, Ill.-based Golden Ceramic Dental Lab.

Renken Dentistry, led by Joshua Renken, DDS, has opened a new practice location in Dripping Springs, Texas, according to an Oct. 23 report by Dripping Springs Century News.

Sarasota, Fla.-based Parkview Dental Partners has acquired a dental practice in Tampa, Fla.

Patterson Companies appointed Kristin Dietzler as Patterson Dental's North American president.

Here are three dental technology companies that have received investments totaling more than $580 million that Becker's has reported on since Sept. 4:

The introduction of private equity into dentistry has had a significant effect on the industry, driving growth while raising some concerns.

Federal employee health and dental insurance provider GEHA is planning to lay off more than 450 employees at its headquarters in Lee's Summit, Mo., according to an Oct. 22 report by KMBZ. 

Dental technology company OralDNA Labs has acquired all assets from Sensible Diagnostics, according to an Oct. 22 news release.

The U.S. Air Force broke ground on a new dental treatment facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas, according to an Oct. 21 news release.