The city of Hollister, Calif., recently welcomed its first dental hygiene practice, KSBW reported Nov. 3. Vanessa Salinas, a registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, opened Vibrant Smiles in October. The practice focuses on preventive care, offering teeth cleanings, oral…
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A dental office in Colonie, N.Y., was evacuated after a car crashed into it, causing a gas leak, News10 reported Nov. 1. Colonie Fire Company Chief Jeff Kayser told News10 that the driver may have accidentally pressed on the gas…
Here are six dentists who have made headlines since Oct. 27
Madison, Wis.-based First Choice Dental has agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from its 2023 data breach, Claim Depot reported Nov. 1. Madison, Wis.-based First Choice Dental provided a notice of a data ransomware…
Here are six statistics and trends highlighting the shifting practices of private equity companies in the dental industry: 1. Several states have either adopted or proposed new private equity laws this year that could have significant impacts on mergers and…
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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…