Melanie Wang, DDS, owner of Dr. Melanie Orthodontics, opened a second practice location. The practice is in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., according to a March 13 news release. With the new location opening, the practice has added Darshan Dabir, DDS,…
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The American Dental Association is collaborating with the Academy of Private Dental Practice to better support dentists, according to a March 11 news release from the ADA. Here are three things to know:
Several dental practices in Washington have received threatening letters in the mail, KIRO 7 News reported March 11. The letters, which reportedly urge dentists to end their lives, were sent to several dental offices throughout the Western region of the…
An employee at the Indiana University School of Dentistry has been charged with felony fraud and theft after allegedly ordering and stealing more than $150,000 in gold dental equipment, Fox 59 reported March 11. Michael Frazer, 33, worked as a…
Dental office closures during the COVID-19 pandemic were associated with increased burden on emergency rooms, according to a new study from the New York University College of Dentistry in New York City. Researchers at NYU examined Medicaid claims data for…
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Dentists and oral health organizations are joining larger discussions touching on several issues in the industry, including dental education, workforce shortages, economic policies and more. Here are five controversies affecting the dental industry that Becker’s has covered this year: 1.…
A coalition of healthcare and dental organizations expressed opposition to the proposed Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Security Rule, according to a March 10 news release from the American Dental Association. Here are five things for dental professionals to…
A bill to reauthorize the Action for Dental Health Act has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Action for Dental Health Act supports organizations that provide dental care to underserved populations and rural communities, according to a…
Dental practice owners are bracing for potential price increases for supplies and equipment as part of President Donald Trump’s tariff plan. President Trump’s 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada went into effect March 4, but they were later…
The University of Missouri-Kansas City has suggested creating a school of dentistry satellite campus in St. Joseph, Mo., according to a March 10 report from KCTV5.