Dentists

Here are five statistics Becker’s has reported on in recent months that could lead to opportunities for growth and progress in the dental industry: 1. Consumer dental spending rose 0.4% between December and January. It was also 4% higher compared…

Here are five statistics Becker’s has reported on in recent months that could lead to future roadblocks in the dental industry: 1. Around two-thirds of dental hygienists, dental assistants and associate dentists are unsatisfied with their compensation and benefits, according…

A New York dentist was recently arrested for allegedly prescribing and over-prescribing narcotics to patients he was not actively treating, WKTV reported May 13. The New York State Department of Health and Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement began investigating 76-year-old Lawrence…

Mark Minchow, DDS, will retire at the end of May after 33 years of service, the Seward County Independent reported May 13.  Dr. Minchow joined Seward (Neb.) Dental Clinic after graduating from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of…

Here are the legal settlements affecting dental companies that have taken place since February: 1. Chicago-based Aspen Dental will pay $2 million in penalties and $300,000 in restitution to settle allegations from the California attorney general that it unlawfully interfered…

River Hills Community Health Center, a network of healthcare clinics in Iowa, is closing two of its locations that offer dental services due to financial challenges. Four notes: 1. The center recently announced it will close its Richland and Centerville…

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed legislation that makes several changes to the practice of dentistry in order to increase access for patients. Among its changes, House Bill 3934 expands the list of recognized accrediting agencies to include the American Dental…

Dental practice owners are missing out on value when selling their practice, especially when accepting unsolicited offers from DSOs, according to a new report. TUSK Practice Sales, a healthcare mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, published a guide on May 12…

Several dental practices and clinics have closed this year over financial challenges as operational costs surge in healthcare.  Four updates since January: 1. A dental clinic operated by the Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division in Chattanooga, Tenn., is…

The Texas Tech Hunt School of Dental Medicine in El Paso is launching a master’s degree program in dentistry with a specialization in orthodontics, according to a May 8 report from CBS 4 News. The new program includes a certificate…