Dentists

The Harvard School of Dental Medicine is permanently closing one of its dental clinics in Cambridge, Mass., according to an Oct. 26 report from The Harvard Crimson.  The dental clinic was temporarily closed in April following an electrical fire, which…

Here are seven dental industry updates that have taken place in Virginia since July: 1. Salt Lake City-based Nuvia Dental Implant Center opened a practice location in Richmond, Va. 2. Dental practices in Virginia are having trouble with dental hygienist…

Here are 11 dentists who have made headlines since Oct. 20:

Workplace culture has become a consistent focal point among dental organizations in recent years as factors like pay and benefits become less important to employees. DSOs and dental practices have made this shift to grapple with ongoing workforce shortages, particularly…

A Connecticut dentist was recently ordered to pay a $10,000 fine and serve three years of probation after a patient’s death, CT Post reported Oct. 24. Chukym Alexis-Johnson, DDS, was performing an implant procedure on 81-year-old Maureen Scott in December…

Laredo (Texas) Orthodontics has issued a public service announcement warning the dental industry about the dangers of at-home orthodontics, also known as “fashion braces.” There is a growing trend of individuals without the proper education or credentials who are advertising…

The American Dental Association has given Bill Claytor Jr., DDS, its Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Clayton is the executive director of North Carolina Caring Dental Professionals in Shelby, N.C., according to an Oct. 24 news release. The nonprofit assists dentists…

The American Dental Association has given the 2025 Humanitarian Award to William Kane, DDS. Dr. Kane is the founder of the Smiles of Hope Dental Clinic in Dexter, Mo., which has provided more than $9 million in dental care to…

The American Dental Association has launched a credit union to provide financial services to the dental community. The ADA Credit Union offers checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, auto loans and personalized financial coaching, according to an Oct. 22…

Here are eight dental clinics in the U.S. that have added services or expanded their capacity this year: 1. Crescent Community Health Center in Dubuque, Iowa, completed a $3 million expansion to meet increased patient demand for dental services. 2.…