The Dental Quality Assurance Commission has suspended the license of a Washington dentist after multiple infection control issues. 

From practice affiliations to new programs, here are five updates on oral surgery that have taken place since March 1: 

Oral surgery has become an attractive market for investment firms and oral health groups due to the high profitability of practices and how easily surgeons tend to adapt to joining larger organizations, according to one investment bank. 

The Florida Board of Dentistry revoked the license of a Florida dentist convicted of inappropriately touching a female employee, ABC affiliate WEAR News reported March 8.

Fort Wanye, Ind.-based pediatric dentist Lucian Boboia, DDS, pleaded guilty to obtaining fentanyl and other controlled substances by fraud or deception, the Drug Enforcement Administration reported March 8.

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.