Dentists

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. Clayton 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…

The American Dental Association has given the 2025 Humanitarian Award to William Kane, DDS. Dr. Kane is the founder of the Smiles of Hope Dental Clinic in Dexter, Mo., which has provided more than $9 million in dental care to…

The American Dental Association has launched a credit union to provide financial services to the dental community. The ADA Credit Union offers checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, auto loans and personalized financial coaching, according to an Oct. 22…

Here are eight dental clinics in the U.S. that have added services or expanded their capacity this year: 1. Crescent Community Health Center in Dubuque, Iowa, completed a $3 million expansion to meet increased patient demand for dental services. 2.…

Here are six dentists who have opened practices since July: 1. Peyton Garnett, DDS, opened Blackhawk Family Dental in Pea Ridge, Ark., earlier this month.  2. Rachel Halpern, DDS, opened Excel Endodontics, a dental practice in Marlboro, N.J., in September. …

Here are six dentists who have made headlines since Oct. 16:

A dental practice in Tigard, Ore., suffered significant fire and smoke damage, according to an Oct. 19 report from ABC affiliate KATU. Intense heat caused multiple windows of the building to fail, and the fire was accelerated by heavy winds. …