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200+ dentists making headlines in 2023
Here are more than 200 dentists who have made headlines this year:
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Rhode Island practice adds 2nd location
Cranston (R.I.) Cosmetic Dentistry has expanded with the addition of Elite Dentistry of Rhode Island.
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Georgia dentist retires after 47 years
John Bruce, DDS, a dentist at Dunwoody (Ga.) Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, has retired after 47 years in the dental industry.
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Florida dentist gets 2 years in prison for tax evasion
A Florida dentist was sentenced to two years in prison after being found guilty of tax evasion.
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Dentist migration in Georgia jumps 8.6%
Georgia had a positive net migration of new dentists from 2019 to 2022, with a net migration rate of 8.6%, according to the American Dental Association.
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U of Utah dental school launches recruitment program
The University of Utah School of Dentistry is creating an admissions program to increase the number of dentists in rural communities.
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Tennessee dentist opens town's 1st pediatric practice
Breanna Barnes, DMD, recently opened the first pediatric dental office in Fairview, Tenn., the Williamson Herald reported Dec. 13.
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Connecticut dentists targeted in phone scam
Several dental offices in Norwich, Conn., have been targets of phone scammers attempting to get money, Fox61 reported Dec. 13.
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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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