Dentists

The Western Tidewater Free Clinic in Suffolk, W.Va., is undergoing a $1 million renovation, according to an April 14 report by WAVY.

A Massachusetts dentist recently pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to commit healthcare fraud and one count of healthcare fraud. 

Los Angeles-based West Coast Dental and Orthodontics will open a new location at the site of a former restaurant in Hesperia, Calif., the Victorville Daily Press reported April 14.

A patient was recently left without treatment after the dental practice she visited underwent changes following its sale to a DSO, CBS affiliate Arizona’s Family reported April 13.

A Maine dental practice is closing one of its three locations after being unable to fill a vacant dentist position for the office, Bangor Daily News reported April 14.

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.