Dentists

Here are three drug cases involving former dentists Becker's has reported on since Feb. 14:

Former dentist, Vivian Letizia, from Stone Ridge, N.Y., was sentenced on Aug. 25 to one year of probation for fraudulently obtaining opioids, the Justice Department reported.

President Joe Biden plans to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt to eligible borrowers, possibly providing relief to certain dental professionals.

Dentists are in a constant battle with payers over low reimbursement rates and case denials, causing challenges for practices trying to provide the best patient care and stay afloat financially. 

Four dental companies recently completed funding rounds totaling $78.3 million.

Here are four updates on the orthodontics specialty dating since July 1:

From compensation statistics to new programs, here are five dental assisting updates to know:

Here are three dental industry professionals who recently received awards that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 11:

Oral care product company Oral-B is partnering with the International Association of Disability and Oral Health to increase oral care access for people with disabilities. 

Harrogate, Tenn.-based Lincoln Memorial University is opening a dental school in Knoxville in September, WBIR, an NBC affiliate, reported Aug. 23.