Dentists

The American Dental Association has asked the U.S. Senate to pass legislation that would help improve the dental workforce and access to care in rural areas. 

Thomas Martin, DDS, opened Martin Dental Studio in Madison, Tenn., according to a May 23 news release. 

Tyler Lasseigne, DDS, of Esthetic Associates in Baton Rouge, La., has had his license revoked by the state dental board, according to a May 22 report by CBS affiliate WAFB.

Praveen Arany, PhD, received the T.H. Maiman Award for Excellence in Dental Laser Research.

An employee at Generational Dental Associates in Cranberry Township, Pa., is accused of stealing more than $19,000 in cash from patients at the practice, according to a May 20 report by the Cranberry Eagle.

Dentists who have been out of dental school for 10 years or fewer are more likely to be affiliated with a DSO, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute. 

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry awarded Kevin Donly, DDS, the distinguished service award. 

A Rhode Island woman was charged with practicing dentistry without a license, NBC affiliate WJAR reported May 18. 

Oldsmar, Fla.-based Leixir Dental Group, a dental laboratory, partnered with Care 1st Dental Institute to expand clinic education, training and production. 

Here are five dentists across various specialties that recently opened practices: