Dentists
A Michigan dentist recently pleaded no contest to one felony count of seduction and two counts of assault and battery in a sexual misconduct case involving staff members, WNDU reported Oct. 30. Charles Howenstine, DDS, the former owner of St.…
Jenkintown, Pa.-based Manor College cut the ribbon on its new dental health center. The renovation adds two additional dental chairs, allowing the college to increase enrollment in its dental hygiene program from 14 to 18 students, according to an Oct.…
Here are six statistics and trends highlighting the shifting practices of private equity companies in the dental industry: 1. Private equity-backed DSOs accounted for 16 of 51 dental transactions that took place during the third quarter. 2. More than 20…
Here are 10 statistics and trends showcasing the shifting dental education landscape: 1. The number of dental assistant graduates in the U.S. has decreased 33.8% in the last decade. 2. The number of graduates from dental hygiene programs has increased…
Blue Hill (Maine) Peninsula Dental will close Dec. 17, due to “circumstances beyond the practice’s control,” according to an Oct. 30 report from Bangor Daily News. The practice has been open for about 30 years. Mike Gillins, DMD, the current…
Madison, Wis.-based First Choice Dental has partnered with Milwaukee Dental Partners, adding three practices in West Bend, Jackson and Saukville, Wis. The dental group — made up of Oakbrook Dental in West Bend, Jackson Family Dentistry and Sauk Trail Dental…
A pediatric dentist in Pueblo, Colo., has been placed on probation for at least 12 months after admitting to infection control violations at her practice, KRDO reported Oct. 28. The Colorado Dental Board’s order against Olga Jasina, DDS, of Pueblo…
The American Dental Association is urging the House Energy and Commerce Committee to account for the needs of small dental practices as it reviews a Senate-passed healthcare cybersecurity bill. Seven notes:
Austin Keaster, DDS, is planning to open a dental practice in Southside, Ark., according to an Oct. 28 report from whiterivernow.com. Landmark Dental will provide services including crowns, root canals, dental implants and Invisalign. The practice is currently hiring dental…
Dentists are facing compounding factors fueling financial troubles for their practices this year. Three statistics to know from 2026: 1. Dental payer reimbursement rates continue to lag behind inflation, according to the American Dental Association’s “State of the U.S. Dental…