Dentists

West Virginia recently enacted a law requiring in-person exams before orthodontic treatments. SB 710 requires an in-person examination by an orthodontist or dentist as well as a radiograph before receiving orthodontic treatment. The bill also includes requirements around informed consent…

The former St. Mary Health Center Medical and Dental Clinic in Wilmington, N.C., has reopened in a new space after its legal battle with the Basilica of St. Mary. WWAY 3 reported April 24. The clinic is the city’s only…

Four bills have been introduced to Congress this year to expand access to dental care and enhance insurance coverage.  Here is where these bills currently stand:

Employees at a Western Dental practice location in El Cerrito, Calif., were threatened by a suspect with a gun, according to an April 25 report from KRON 4. The incident occurred at the practice April 19 at 6:47 p.m. The…

The University of Pikeville (Ky.) has received a $2.35 million donation to help launch its dental school.  The funding will be used on a new pediatric dental clinic and a scholarship program, according to an April 23 news release from…

Some of the most-read dental stories covered by Becker’s this month involved dental office closures, federal oral health cuts and insurance lawsuits. Here are the top 10 most-read Becker’s articles from April: 1. 4 billionaires in dentistry 2. What dental…

A dental practice manager in Pataskala, Ohio, was sentenced to six months in prison for filing false tax returns and not paying more than $760,000 in taxes, according to April 21 court documents obtained by Becker’s  Eric Moesle, the office…

The FDI World Dental Federation urged health systems to include oral health indicators in EHRs.  The eight key indicators that the organization wants to see integrated are periodontal disease, caries, oral cancer screenings, oral health status, medical devices and implants…

Nashville, Tenn.-based Tend recently opened an office in Arlington, Va., ARL now reported April 24. The new office is located in Arlington’s Pentagon City neighborhood, and is led by Esther Park, DDS.  Services offered include routine services, orthodontics and cosmetic…

Morristown, Vt.-based Lamoille Health Partners recently avoided the eviction of its dental clinic by catching up on late payments after the nonprofit’s landlord accused it of breaching its lease contract, News & Citizen reported April 24. Savoy-Texas, LLC, which owns…