Dentists

Two dental bills passed in Washington's House with the goal of increasing the dental workforce and improving access to oral healthcare.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham recently launched a national registry to conduct research on outcomes of dental implant services. 

The American Dental Association recently released its "10 under 10" winners for 2023, highlighting 10 dentists making a difference and demonstrating excellence in the industry. 

El Paso-based Texas Tech Hunt School of Dental Medicine received a $25,000 gift from Encanto Dental Group.

Abe Abdul, DMD, earned the 2022 Excellence in Action for Dental Health Award from the American Dental Association. 

Two employees of DeVito Dental Solutions in Morgantown, W.Va., have been charged for fraudulently claiming COVID-19 unemployment benefits. 

Starting April 3, face masks will be optional for patients, visitors and workers not performing clinical cases in California healthcare settings, including dental offices, according to the California Dental Association.

Patients of Gutierrez Orthodontics in Tampa, Fla., claim their dentist is not responding to requests to complete outstanding procedures, NBC affiliate WFLA reported March 6.

Seven dental companies were ranked on the 2023 Inc. 5000 Regionals list of growth leaders. 

Here are five dental legal battles Becker's has reported on since March 30: