Community Dental Care, a nonprofit dental clinic with five locations throughout Minnesota, recently suffered a data breach that involved patient information. The nonprofit said it launched an investigation after becoming aware of unauthorized activity in its computer system in December.…
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A dental clinic in Bloomfield, Wis., was unexpectedly closed, but the building was left open, according to an April 1 report from FOX6 Milwaukee. The closing of an EON Clinics location, a dental implant provider, left one patient who paid…
A new analysis highlights the growing trend of group practice affiliations among dental specialists in the U.S. According to recent data, 27% of general dentists are affiliated with a group practice, while 34% of both pedodontists and orthodontists practice within…
Two law firms have begun investigating a data breach that recently affected Chord Specialty Dental Partners. Chord Specialty Dental Partners said in a notice posted on its website that on or around Sept. 11, it discovered suspicious activity related to…
The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has sent out another warning about phone scammers impersonating government officials. The scammers are targeting medical professionals, particularly dentists, trying to obtain professional information, according to a March 31 news release. Individuals…
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Annapolis, Md.-based Center for Transformative Dentistry has integrated new treatment options for patients with temporomandibular joint disorder. Yasaman Roland, DDS, leader of the practice, is using 360-degree imaging technology and multi-disciplinary insights to find the root cause of TMJ and…
Texas Sen. Bob Hall recently introduced legislation to prohibit fluoride from being added to public water supplies in the state. Four notes: 1. Senate Bill 2653 was filed March 13. 2. If enacted, the ban would go into effect Sept.…
Medgaus Dental Group in Monroeville, Pa., has closed after the unexpected death of its owner, Carl Medgaus, DMD. Dr. Medgaus died Jan. 15. The cause of death is unknown, but a post on his practice’s website says the passing was…
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The dental industry saw its share of investment activity during the first quarter of 2025, with investments across dentistry totaling nearly $400 million. Here are the investments from the first quarter, as reported by Becker’s: Note: This is not a…