From practice openings to new laws, here are six updates happening in California’s dental industry, as reported by Becker’s since Oct. 3:
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A Missouri judge has awarded nearly $9.5 million to patients of a former dentist who unexpectedly closed his practice in 2024, Fox 4 reported Nov. 5. Brian Jenkins, DDS, closed his practice in May 2024 due to “unforeseen circumstances.” According…
A dental practice in Mesa, Ariz., was damaged after a car crashed into the building, according to a Nov. 4 report from AZ Family. Police and fire crews responded to the incident, which happened around 1:30 p.m. local time. The…
The city of Hollister, Calif., recently welcomed its first dental hygiene practice, KSBW reported Nov. 3. Vanessa Salinas, a registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, opened Vibrant Smiles in October. The practice focuses on preventive care, offering teeth cleanings, oral…
A dental office in Colonie, N.Y., was evacuated after a car crashed into it, causing a gas leak, News10 reported Nov. 1. Colonie Fire Company Chief Jeff Kayser told News10 that the driver may have accidentally pressed on the gas…
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Here are six dentists who have made headlines since Oct. 27
Madison, Wis.-based First Choice Dental has agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from its 2023 data breach, Claim Depot reported Nov. 1. Madison, Wis.-based First Choice Dental provided a notice of a data ransomware…
Here are six statistics and trends highlighting the shifting practices of private equity companies in the dental industry: 1. Several states have either adopted or proposed new private equity laws this year that could have significant impacts on mergers and…
Sean Brown, DDS, has become the owner of a dental practice in Doylestown, Pa. He takes over as owner from Terry Rakowsky, DMD, who has practiced dentistry for more than 35 years, according to an Oct. 30 news release from…
Some of the most-read Becker’s articles this month discussed DSO investments, workplace culture and the evolution of dental insurance. Here are 10 of the most-read articles in October: 1. Iowa dentist surrenders license after allegations of professional incompetence 2. Harvard…