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States disciplining dentists: 3 updates
Two state dental organizations recently suspended or revoked the licenses of several dentists for various violations.
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Bill to boost dental workforce, expand care access passed
The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, which aims to improve healthcare workforces and access to care, was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Iowa college works to avoid losing accreditation for dental assistant program
Des Moines (Iowa) Area Community College has made steps to retain accreditation for its dental assistant program, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported Dec. 12.
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UC San Diego Health, Navy perform milestone jaw surgery using 3D-printed teeth
A team of plastic and dental surgeons from UC San Diego and Navy Medical Center San Diego recently performed reconstructive jaw surgery using 3D-printed teeth.
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Car crashes into West Virginia dental practice
One person was injured after a car crashed into a dental practice in White Hall, W.Va., according to a Dec. 12 report by WBOY 12 News.
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ADA reasserts position against direct-to-consumer dentistry
The American Dental Association is standing firm against direct-to-consumer dentistry following SmileDirectClub's bankruptcy.
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State of dentistry in South Carolina: 12 things to know
Here are 12 things to know about dentistry in South Carolina:
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Dentist migration in Illinois down 2.1%
Illinois had a negative net migration of new dentists from 2019 to 2022, with a net migration rate of -2.1%, according to the American Dental Association.
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Florida dentist to open practice at lifestyle center
Reese Harrison, DMD, is set to open a dental practice at a lifestyle center in Inlet Beach, Fla.
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Washington dentist's license reinstated
The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission withdrew its charges against the dental general anesthesia license of Wei Guo, DMD, MD.
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Dentist takes over Ohio practice following owner's retirement
Stacy Mackert, DMD, has opened Mackert Family Dental in Norwalk, Ohio, according to a Dec. 10 report by Sandusky Register.
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31% of dental patients delay treatment despite knowing risks: Study
Nearly one-third of patients will delay getting dental treatment when experiencing pain or will ignore the pain altogether despite knowing the risks of oral health diseases, according to a study by VideaHealth.
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Washington dental commission, dentist reach settlement on dental license
The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission and Steven Kim, DDS, entered into an agreed order on Dr. Kim's dental license.
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20+ dentists opening new practices in 2023
Here are 20 dentists that have opened practices so far this year:
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5 dental industry updates in Tennessee
Here are five dental industry updates that have taken place in Tennessee since Oct. 2:
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SIU School of Dental Medicine adds security measures after receiving telephone threat
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine in Alton has increased police presence and added extra security measures after receiving a telephone threat, the Edwardsville Intelligencer reported Dec. 6.
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Orthodontist, pediatric dentist open joint office in Tennessee
An orthodontist and a pediatric dentist recently opened a joint office in Franklin, Tenn., the Williamson Herald reported Dec. 6.
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3 dentistry updates in Rhode Island
Here are three dental industry updates that have taken place in Rhode Island since Oct. 30:
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Dentistry's next hot ticket
Oral surgery is becoming a popular field of interest for private equity groups, DSOs and other dental companies as the opportunities for growth are ascertained.
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6 dental fraud cases totaling $12.7M+
Here are six fraud cases in the dental industry that Becker's has reported on this year:
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