Illinois had a negative net migration of new dentists from 2019 to 2022, with a net migration rate of -2.1%, according to the American Dental Association.
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Reese Harrison, DMD, is set to open a dental practice at a lifestyle center in Inlet Beach, Fla.
The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission withdrew its charges against the dental general anesthesia license of Wei Guo, DMD, MD.
Stacy Mackert, DMD, has opened Mackert Family Dental in Norwalk, Ohio, according to a Dec. 10 report by Sandusky Register.
Nearly one-third of patients will delay getting dental treatment when experiencing pain or will ignore the pain altogether despite knowing the risks of oral health diseases, according to a study by VideaHealth.
The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission and Steven Kim, DDS, entered into an agreed order on Dr. Kim's dental license.
Here are 20 dentists that have opened practices so far this year:
Here are five dental industry updates that have taken place in Tennessee since Oct. 2:
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine in Alton has increased police presence and added extra security measures after receiving a telephone threat, the Edwardsville Intelligencer reported Dec. 6.
An orthodontist and a pediatric dentist recently opened a joint office in Franklin, Tenn., the Williamson Herald reported Dec. 6.