Here are four dentists who have made headlines since Sept. 3:
1. Patrick Becicka, DDS, affiliated his Nebraska practice with Heartland Dental.
2. A Connecticut dentist waived her right to be indicted and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the federal anti-kickback statute.
3. A former Potomac, Md., dentist was sentenced for violating the terms of his probation imposed in February.
4. James Wilson, DDS, affiliated his North Carolina practice with Richmond Hill, Ga.-based SGA Dental Partners.