Nearby businesses and residences in Wilton Manor, Fla., were evacuated after a bomb threat was made from inside a dental office, which police later determined was a hoax, WSVN reported Oct. 27.
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A Florida dentist was found guilty of misdemeanor battery for inappropriately touching a female employee, the Pensacola News Journal reported Oct. 26.
Robert Henry Johnson, DDS, is believed to be the oldest practicing dentist in the U.S. at 90 years old. He spoke with CBS affiliate KWTX Oct. 25 about why he has continued practicing dentistry.
Coverage about workforce shortages, compensation and DSO deals were among the most read stories for Becker's readers this month.
Several dental companies have launched initiatives this year to further medical-dental integrated care.
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Patient no shows and cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to an appointment are the greatest hindrances to scheduling for DSO and non-DSO affiliated dental practices, according to data from the American Dental Association's monthly "Economic Outlook and Emerging…
Dental practices' appointment schedules were 2.7 percent less full in October than September, according to data from the American Dental Association's monthly "Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry" report.
Francisco Ramos-Gomez, DDS, was recently awarded the Oral Health Service Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Two dentists who entered new roles with the American Dental Association and three other dentists who made headlines last week:
Several DSOs and dental companies have inked collaborations with organizations in other countries to expand their services.