Dentists

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to block private equity groups and hedge funds from interfering with the healthcare decisions of dental and medical professionals. The new law, which goes into effect Jan. 1, bars private equity groups and…

Blackhawk Family Dental, a new dental practice in Pea Ridge, Ark., has opened, according to an Oct. 8 report from Pea Ridge Times. The practice is led by Peyton Garnett, DDS.  Services provided at the practice include bridges, crowns, dentures,…

Here are five updates on dental lawsuits that Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 22: 1. The California Dental Association committed to pushing for dental reform after losing its appeal against Delta Dental of California. 2. A Michigan federal judge…

Appleton, Wis.-based Fox Valley Technical College celebrated an expansion to its dental program, according to an Oct. 7 report from CBS affiliate WFRV. The school invested $2.1 million into growing its dental program, adding six more treatment chairs and opening…

An Iowa dentist who was accused of professional incompetence for the third time has agreed to surrender his license, The Gazette reported Oct. 6. Masih Safabakhsh, DDS, relinquished his dental license as part of a settlement agreement with the Iowa…

Jeanne Sinkford, DDS, PhD, the first female dean of a U.S. dental school, died recently at the age of 92. Dr. Sinkford earned her dental degree from the Howard University College of Dentistry in 1958. She later served as dean…

4M Dental Implant Centers has opened a new practice location in Palm Desert, Calif., according to an Oct. 2 report from NBC Palm Springs. Services provided at the practice include dental implants, sedation dentistry, tooth extractions and full-mouth reconstructions.  Sean…

Here are three dental industry acquisitions Becker’s reported on in September: 1. Dental365 acquired Nataupsky Family Dentistry in Kingston, Pa. 2. Toronto-based Corus Orthodontists, a North American orthodontic partnership network, acquired a practice in Sturbridge, Mass. 3. Dental 3D printing…

Wisconsin dentists shared they are concerned about the integrity of oral healthcare in the state after Delta Dental of Wisconsin acquired Cherry Tree Dental, Fox 11 Oct. 2.  Five notes:  1. Delta Dental of Wisconsin announced it purchased Cherry Tree…

A man and a woman in Orlando, Fla., have been charged with running a fake dental practice out of an office building, according to an Oct. 1 report from Fox affiliate WOFL.  Carlos Rendon has been posing as a dentist…