Dentists

A Massachusetts dentist was sentenced to two years in prison for embezzling more than $1.2 million from his employer and fraudulently obtaining government benefits in his employer’s name. 

A man recently stole a dental license hanging on a wall at a North Carolina dental practice, NBC affiliate WCNC reported May 12.

ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence-powered platform created by research laboratory OpenAI, has gained popularity in the healthcare industry for certain tasks.

A New Hampshire oral surgeon recently opened a practice in Bedford, N.H.

Dentistry for Children, a pediatric dental practice, opened three new office locations in New Jersey. 

An Illinois dental office agreed to pay approximately $300,000 to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act.

The Washington State Department of Health's Dental Quality Assurance Commission suspended the license and general anesthesia permit of an oral surgeon over allegations of unsafe practices and disregard for patient safety.

Here are seven dental hygiene updates that have taken place since March 17:

3D printing technology has completely taken the dental industry by storm. From printing surgical guides to producing night guards, crowns, clear aligners, hybrid dentures, and smile design, 3D printing’s applications are rapidly expanding.

Female oral and maxillofacial surgeons earn 22.8 percent less than men in the field, making it the specialty with the largest gender wage gap, according to Physicians Thrive's "2023 Physician Compensation Report."