A woman in Laredo, Texas, was recently arrested for allegedly practicing unlicensed dentistry from her home, KGNS reported July 10. An investigation dubbed “Operation Tooth Fairy” was launched earlier this year after a woman filed a complaint against Jennie Del…
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The number of orthodontic patients has reached the highest number recorded by the American Association of Orthodontists. The AAO recently conducted its “Economics of Orthodontics and Patient Census Survey,” which gathers practice statistics, market data and additional information from its…
Jane Martone, DDS, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Academy of General Dentistry’s Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award. The award honors educators for their contributions to the art and science of dentistry. It is one the AGD’s highest…
Dental Group Orthodontics in Dumas, Texas, will permanently close its doors Aug. 5. The practice announced the closure in a Facebook post, recommending that patients continue their care at its office in Amarillo, Texas. A reason for the closure was…
Dental industry leaders are preparing for what may be some harsh consequences of the recently enacted federal budget bill. President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act July 4. The bill is expected to increase the national debt…
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Several DSOs specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery have landed additional funding in recent years as investors continue to see the field for its growth potential. Hackensack, N.J.-based Max Surgical Specialty Management secured a $77 million senior credit facility in…
Noel Liu, DDS, died in a skydiving accident July 7, shawlocal.com reported. Dr. Liu was a renowned entrepreneur known for his expertise in implants and his commitment to clinical education, according to his website. He was the CEO and co-founder…
Nearly 70% of dentists do not treat children with Medicaid benefits, according to a new whitepaper from Atlanta-based DSO Benevis. The whitepaper, “Poverty Shapes Oral Health,” highlights how socioeconomic status is linked to oral healthcare access and influences other health…
Here are five dental industry acquisitions Becker’s reported on in June: 1. New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Leading Edge Specialized Dentistry acquired Main Line Periodontics & Dental Implants in Bryn Mawr, Pa. 2. Rasmussen Family Dentistry purchased the practice of Matthew…
A tax provision in the newly passed federal budget could cause further harm to dentists already struggling with staffing issues and rising costs. President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 4. Barry Lyon, DDS, is…