Dentists

Here are four federal updates Becker's has reported on since Nov. 18:

Maryland legislators have introduced several bills and have more planned to improve dental care in the state, The Southern Maryland Chronicle reported Jan. 15.

The Rhode Island State Department of Health issued a cease and desist order to Waleska Melgar to stop practicing dentistry in the state without a license.

The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission indefinitely suspended the license of Jasmine Caminos, a dental assistant in the state.

James Rolfe, DDS, recently extended the operating hours of his dental urgent care center in Santa Barbara, Calif., the Santa Barbara Independent reported Jan. 12.

Here are four recent dental company closures Becker's has reported on since Dec. 8, including dental practices, labs and more. 

Pacific Northwest Implant Studio and General Dentistry in Eugene, Ore., led by Matthew Byrne, DDS, has shut down unexpectedly, leaving patients without care, according to a Jan. 11 report by ABC affiliate KEZI.

Here are 11 dental school updates that Becker's has reported on since Nov. 28: 

Newly formed Haven Dental, founded by Charles Wei, DDS, opened its first practice location.

First Choice Dental, which operates 11 dental clinics throughout Wisconsin, suffered a cybersecurity incident.