Dentists

From executive appointments to state legislative updates, here are six dental hygiene-related updates that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 3: 

Here are three notable dental industry partnerships Becker's has reported on since Jan. 16: 

Dental hygienists in West Virginia could be authorized to provide tobacco cessation services under a new bill, WV Public Broadcasting reported Jan. 25. 

Fox Point Dental, a dental clinic in Colorado, moved into an expanded practice location in Lakewood, Colo.

Hospitals and health systems have begun investing more in dentistry as organization leaders look to provide holistic patient care.

Here are three dental practices that have recently experienced data security incidents: 

Becker's has reported on several dental practice closures in recent months. 

The American Association of Orthodontists warned against "Mewing," a social media trend to reshape the jawline and improve facial aesthetics.

A woman in Oklahoma has been charged with forgery and practicing dentistry without a license after allegedly posing as a dental assistant, according to a Jan. 22 report by The Oklahoman.

Marshfield Clinic Health System, an integrated health system with more than 60 locations in Wisconsin and Michigan, will discontinue its oral surgery services, the Marshfield News Herald reported Jan. 23.