Dentists

Here are five federal government and policy updates that have taken place since April 21:

A Louisiana dental practice has moved into a new building after its original location was damaged by tornadoes, CBS affiliate KLFY reported April 13.

The College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis will unveil its $45 million training center April 14.

David Hamlar, MD, DDS, performed oral surgery on Minnesota Twins infielder Kyle Farmer on April 12, according to a tweet from a Twins communications and player relations representative.

The dental industry is a fascinating space with regional and national dental service organizations growing rapidly.

Amogh Velangi, DDS, and Akhil Mehta, DDS, of ProSmile Dental Implant Center in Scottsdale, Ariz., recently completed their 10,000th dental implant procedures. 

A Wisconsin dentist is taking over her father's practice following his retirement, Kenosha News reported April 12.

A Minnesota dentist purchased a former realty office for $785,000 to house his dental practice, Post Bulletin reported April 13.

NYC Health + Hospitals has added preventive dental hygiene services at its pediatric practices in an effort to improve oral health in children.

Michael Wasson, DDS, opened Arizona Jaw Surgery in Scottsdale to provide oral surgery options previously not available in the area.