Here are five recent controversies affecting the dental industry: Delta Dental acquisition Many dental leaders and providers are concerned that Delta Dental’s recent acquisition represents a conflict of interest. Delta Dental of Wisconsin recently purchased Cherry Tree Dental, a DSO…
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Several bills have been introduced to Congress this year to expand access to dental care and enhance insurance coverage. Here are seven pieces of legislation to know: 1. The Protect Our Treatment for Enamel, Erosion and Tooth Health Act, or…
The dental industry has seen an uptick in cases of individuals performing unlicensed dentistry across the U.S. Here are 11 cases Becker’s has covered so far this year: 1. Jeannie del Carmen Lara was arrested July 9 after being served…
Dental professionals are concerned about Delta Dental’s recent acquisition of a dental practice chain, NBC News affiliate TMJ4 reported July 23. Six notes: 1. Delta Dental of Wisconsin announced that it had purchased Cherry Tree Dental several weeks ago. 2.…
Zack Miller, DDS, has opened a practice in an office that was previously abandoned by another orthodontist, WFLA reported July 22. Gutierrez Orthodontics in Tampa, Fla., closed unexpectedly for several weeks in 2023. Patients alleged that the dentist, Alex Gutierrez,…
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Providence, R.I.-based Brown University Health is considering closing its dental clinic as part of cost-cutting measures, The Providence Journal reported July 23. The health system, which is the largest in the state, is weighing several options to save money amid…
Olde Towne Medical and Dental Center in Williamsburg, Va., recently suffered a ransomware incident affecting 2,567 individuals. The clinic discovered that its computer system was being targeted by INC ransomware after receiving a ransom note May 15. INC ransomware has…
A Texas woman has been charged with practicing dentistry without a license, the Laredo Morning Times reported July 21. Jeannie del Carmen Lara was arrested July 9 after being served with warrants for two counts of violating the Texas Dental…
The dental economy could experience additional headwinds in the coming months, according to a new report from the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute. The ADA’s “State of the U.S. Dental Economy” report for the second quarter of 2025 shows…
Tampa, Fla.-based Imagine Orthodontic Studio has opened several offices in Florida, with more planned for the future. The practice has opened locations in Temple Terrace, Lakeland, Pinellas Park, Largo and Orlando since its founding in 2020, according to a July…