Dentists

The Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board recently voted on a change to speed up the licensing process for dentists, WISPOLITICS reported Aug. 8.

Jeffrey Hedges, DMD, opened Hedges Dental, his own private practice in Louisville, Ky. 

Two Arizona women were arrested for operating a dental office suspected of performing unlicensed dentistry, abc15 Arizona reported Aug. 7.

Julia Plevnia, DDS, recently received the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons' humanitarian award. 

North Carolina legislators are considering a bill that would make several changes to dentistry in the state, CityView reported Aug. 7.

Tend recently opened its first office in Connecticut, ctpost reported Aug. 5.

Three dentists who joined DSOs and six other dentists who have made headlines since Dec. 18: 

The future of a Vermont dental clinic opened to increase accessibility is now up in the air after being faced with staffing shortages and operating losses, the Bennington Banner reported Aug. 4.

A Florida dentist is facing up to five years in federal prison after being found guilty of tax evasion.

Smile Partners of Bel Air opened a new practice location in Forest Hill, Md.