Dentists

Allen Lee D.D.S. and Associates in Houston was significantly damaged in a fire, NBC affiliate Click2Houston.com reported Aug. 9.

Hamada Orthodontics in Luling, La., recently reopened two years after it was damaged by Hurricane Ida, the St. Charles Herald-Guide reported Aug. 8. 

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.