Dentists

Sean Brown, DDS, has become the owner of a dental practice in Doylestown, Pa. He takes over as owner from Terry Rakowsky, DMD, who has practiced dentistry for more than 35 years, according to an Oct. 30 news release from…

Some of the most-read Becker’s articles this month discussed DSO investments, workplace culture and the evolution of dental insurance. Here are 10 of the most-read articles in October: 1. Iowa dentist surrenders license after allegations of professional incompetence 2. Harvard…

Here are five dental industry updates that have taken place in Colorado since June: 1. Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened an office in Brighton, Colo., Oct. 23. 2. A retail center in Lakewood, Colo., that includes an Aspen Dental location was…

The Harvard School of Dental Medicine is permanently closing one of its dental clinics in Cambridge, Mass., according to an Oct. 26 report from The Harvard Crimson.  The dental clinic was temporarily closed in April following an electrical fire, which…

Here are seven dental industry updates that have taken place in Virginia since July: 1. Salt Lake City-based Nuvia Dental Implant Center opened a practice location in Richmond, Va. 2. Dental practices in Virginia are having trouble with dental hygienist…

Here are 11 dentists who have made headlines since Oct. 20:

Workplace culture has become a consistent focal point among dental organizations in recent years as factors like pay and benefits become less important to employees. DSOs and dental practices have made this shift to grapple with ongoing workforce shortages, particularly…

A Connecticut dentist was recently ordered to pay a $10,000 fine and serve three years of probation after a patient’s death, CT Post reported Oct. 24. Chukym Alexis-Johnson, DDS, was performing an implant procedure on 81-year-old Maureen Scott in December…

Laredo (Texas) Orthodontics has issued a public service announcement warning the dental industry about the dangers of at-home orthodontics, also known as “fashion braces.” There is a growing trend of individuals without the proper education or credentials who are advertising…

The American Dental Association has given Bill Claytor Jr., DDS, its Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Claytor is the executive director of North Carolina Caring Dental Professionals in Shelby, N.C., according to an Oct. 24 news release. The nonprofit assists dentists…