Dentists

A Maryland oral surgeon was recently found guilty of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter for the death of this girlfriend, CBS Austin reported Aug. 25. 

Angela Atherton-Nurczyk, a former dental practice manager in St. Petersburg, Fla., has been accused of stealing more than $50,000 from her employer, according to an Aug. 24 report by NBC affiliate WFLA. 

A Florida dentist convicted of inappropriately touching employees and patients is being sued by a former employee, the Pensacola News Journal reported Aug. 24.

Mahesh Dholariya, DDS, is set to open Dentist at Plum Creek, his second practice in Kyle, Texas.

Here are three cybersecurity incidents in the dental industry that Becker's has reported on since July 20:

Here are four dental updates that have taken place in the dental industry since Aug. 1:

The Hawaii Dental Association Foundation recently established a disaster relief fund to support dentists affected by the Maui wildfires. 

Florida Atlantic University's search for its next president may have a major impact on whether or not it is able to build its planned dental school, according to an Aug. 22 report by Boca Magazine. 

Four states are considering bills impacting dentistry, including Medicaid reimbursements, licensing and dental therapy.

Several states have recently passed laws and regulations changing how dentistry is practiced.