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Washington suspends dentist's general anesthesia license
The Washington State Department of Health's Dental Quality Assurance Commission recently suspended the general anesthesia license of a dentist accused of disregarding patient safety.
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Louisiana orthodontist warns of 'DIY braces' trend
A Louisiana orthodontist weighed in on the possible negative effects of DIY braces, NBC affiliate KPLC reported July 20.
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Texas dentist to transition practice ownership after 30 years
Anne Lyon, DDS, is transitioning ownership of her practice in Austin, Texas, to Yaron Shvets, DDS, after more than 30 years.
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Dental assistant arrested for allegedly forging dentist's signature for prescriptions
A dental assistant at a practice in Leesburg, Fla., was arrested after allegedly forging a dentist's signature to obtain prescription painkillers for herself, according to a July 20 report by leesburg-news.com.
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Fire at Illinois dental office under investigation
A small fire at a dental practice in Buffalo Grove, Ill., broke out on July 18.
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Children's Wisconsin raises $1.7M for dental center expansion
Milwaukee-based Children's Wisconsin raised $1.7 million to support an expansion of its dental center.
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South Dakota board approves dentistry changes, lifts restrictions
The South Dakota Interim Rules Board recently approved several changes proposed by the state dental board, the Mitchell Republic reported July 18.
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National Museum of Dentistry, dental school earn $1.28M grant to enhance oral health education
The National Museum of Dentistry and the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore received a $1.28 million grant to develop online learning tools to enhance oral health education.
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5 federal legislative moves affecting dentistry
Five bills have recently been introduced to Congress that would impact dental practices, insurers and student loans.
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Connecticut dentist pleads guilty to tax evasion
Paul Hanna, DMD, owner of Paul Hanna DMD PC, a dental practice in New London, Conn., admitted to not paying taxes from 2013 to 2020.
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Legislation introduced to make 20% tax deduction for small businesses permanent
The American Dental Association, along with a coalition of business groups, expressed its support for the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023.
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White House to cancel $39B in student debt: What dentists need to know
The Biden-Harris Administration plans to eliminate $39 billion in federal student loans for more than 804,000 borrowers.
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Dr. Rajesh Lalla earns international distinguished service award
Rajesh Lalla, DDS, PhD, received the distinguished service award from the International Society of Oral Oncology, the organization's highest honor.
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10 states where dentists may have less business success
Dentists in Alaska may have less business success than in other states, according to CNBC's "America's Top States for Business 2023" rankings.
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6 dental leaders named to DentaQuest's 2023 Health Equity Heroes list
DentaQuest announced 12 individuals named to its 2023 Health Equity Heroes list, which recognizes those that advance equitable access to medical, oral or behavioral health services.
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California dentists target of impersonation scam: 5 things to know
The California Dental Association warned of a scam targeting dentists in the state.
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5 federal government, policy updates for dentists to know
From Supreme Court rulings to new legislation, here are five federal updates affecting dentistry that have taken place since June 15:
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Top 10 states where dentists may have more business success
Dentists in North Carolina may have more business success than in other states, according to CNBC's "America's Top States for Business 2023" rankings.
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States disciplining dentists: 3 updates
Two state dental organizations recently suspended or revoked the licenses of dentists for various violations and crimes.
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Oral health nonprofit warns of uptick in at-home remedies
The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health warned dental professionals of at-home remedies being used to treat oral health issues.
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