From criminal charges to another viral TikTok trend, here are the latest dentists making the news:
1. Pradeep Adatrow, DDS, is warning against a TikTok trend that suggests InstaMorph beads, which are beads that can be heated and formed into different shapes, can be used as an alternative to partial dentures.
2. Nine dentists shared their differing perspectives with Becker's about teledentistry,
3. Stephen Pachuta, DDS, will serve as the new dean of West Virginia University's dental school in Morgantown, effective June 1.
4. Chicago-based Aspen Dental has opened its 24th practice in the state of North Carolina. The new practice is led by Mohammad Spouh, DDS.
5. J. Thomas Soliday, DDS, former American Dental Association speaker of the House of Delegates and former president of the Maryland State Dental Association, died April 12.
6. Eberechukwu Olaoni Iheanacho, DDS, is out on bond after being arrested on a sexual assault charge.
7. Robert Sorin, DMD, a New York City-based dentist and board member of the New York County Dental Society, joined "Becker's Dental + DSO Podcast" to discuss the key challenges today's providers face, how the dental industry is evolving and advice for early career providers.