Dentists

The University of Utah School of Dentistry is creating an admissions program to increase the number of dentists in rural communities.

Breanna Barnes, DMD, recently opened the first pediatric dental office in Fairview, Tenn., the Williamson Herald reported Dec. 13. 

Several dental offices in Norwich, Conn., have been targets of phone scammers attempting to get money, Fox61 reported Dec. 13.

Two state dental organizations recently suspended or revoked the licenses of several dentists for various violations.

The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, which aims to improve healthcare workforces and access to care, was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Des Moines (Iowa) Area Community College has made steps to retain accreditation for its dental assistant program, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported Dec. 12.

A team of plastic and dental surgeons from UC San Diego and Navy Medical Center San Diego recently performed reconstructive jaw surgery using 3D-printed teeth. 

One person was injured after a car crashed into a dental practice in White Hall, W.Va., according to a Dec. 12 report by WBOY 12 News.

The American Dental Association is standing firm against direct-to-consumer dentistry following SmileDirectClub's bankruptcy.

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