Dentists

A New York dentist has pleaded guilty to one count of attempted forcible touching of a female patient, according to an May 2 news release from the Erie County District Attorney's Office. 

Has a colleague, friend, equipment rep, accountant or other dental vendor pushed you towards one DSO in particular?  If so, chances are they are receiving a significant referral fee from that DSO for doing so.  But their financial gain could…

A dentist who asked for $394,000 in tax breaks to build a dental school and five other dentists who made headlines last week:

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The Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine in Joplin, Mo., received a $3 million donation from the Joplin Regional Medical School Alliance, The Joplin Globe reported April 29.

An Alaska dentist and his wife have been charged with tax evasion, conspiring to defraud the U.S., bankruptcy fraud, wire fraud and money laundering, according to an April 29 news release from the Justice Department.

Several stories about dental compensation drew the most attention in April.

Wendell Edgin, DDS, who served as president of several dental organizations and formerly served as a consultant to the U.S. surgeon general, is retiring after 42 years of practice. 

Ghali Ghali, DDS, MD, was recently given the Distinguished Service Award from the Louisiana Dental Association, the Bossier Press-Tribune reported April 26.

The American Dental Association Science and Research Institute and the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio have received a $2.4 million grant to fund research into responsible antibiotic use for periodontal disease.