Dentists

From patent infringement to fraud, here are four dental legal battles Becker's has reported on since Nov. 2:

The Oral Health Response Workgroup called on Congress to ensure all states offer extensive adult dental benefits under Medicaid. 

Colgate-Palmolive is partnering with NASA to conduct research on oral and skin health in space, Fast Company reported Dec. 7. 

Richard Schoessler, DDS, a former ADA trustee and past president of the International College of Dentists, died Nov. 4 at 94. 

A dentist appointed dean of a new dental school and three other dentists who have made headlines since Dec. 1:

West Virginia is the worst state to find a job, according to personal finance website WalletHub, and the average dentist salary there is $139,200, below the national average of $167,760, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

A Florida dentist was recently charged with one count of tax evasion and one count of failing to file a tax return. 

Dozens of dental companies teamed up to expand services, launch programs and develop new technology. 

Washington is the best state to find a job, according to personal finance website WalletHub, and the average dentist salary there is $182,500, above the national average of $167,760 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Wait times for new patients at dental practices dropped to 18 days in November, their lowest point since August, according to a recent poll by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.