11 dentists making headlines

Here's the latest roundup of dentists making headlines.

1. Michael Nguyen, DDS, has been appointed to the Virginia State Board of Dentistry.

2. Scammers are sending emails to dental professionals pretending to be California Dental Association President Del Brunner, DDS, asking for gift cards.

3. Eman A. Shirazi, DDS, was sentenced to nearly five months in jail and must register as a sex offender for life after assaulting a patient.

4. Irvine, Calif.-based Smile Brands acquired the private practice of Glenn Misono, DDS, in Natomas, Calif.

5. West Chester, Pa.-based Children's Dental Management tapped Noah Quinn, DMD, to serve as its first chief dental officer.

6. William Gardner, DDS, has turned himself in to the police after being accused of treating patients without a license.

7. As opioid addiction, vaping and oral cancers rise, oral health is of the utmost importance, Timothy Ricks, DDS, chief dental officer of the U.S. Public Health Service and U.S. assistant surgeon general, told Tennessee dental students.

8. The owner of West Hills, Calif.-based Smile Haus Mustapha Hotait, DDS, launched a new website to improve the patient experience.

9. East Syracuse, N.Y.-based Aspen Dental opened a new practice in Boca Raton, Fla., on Oct. 10, which is being run by Cristina Griffee, DMD.

10. Uvalde County, Texas-based Community Health Development appointed Kristine Hynes, DDS, as new chief dental officer.

11. East Syracuse, N.Y.-based Aspen Dental is opening a new location in Jacksonville, N.C., a dental health professional shortage area, which will be run by Traci Espinosa, DDS.

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