Dentists

Lee Ann Brady, DMD, is the first woman to be inducted into the Pankey Institute's Master Hall, an organization honoring dentists who have mastered dentistry skills and contributed to the industry, institute and community, Islander Medical Group reported June 14.

Non-DSO affiliated dental practices are more skeptical of the economic recovery of the dental industry and of the U.S. economy, according to a recent poll by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.

Dental practice appointments reached 86 percent capacity in May, according to a recent poll by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.

The U.S. is home to some of the best dental schools in the world, and their leaders are helping pave the way for the next generation of dental professionals.

From leadership appointments to new innovation centers, here are 10 essential updates for dental educators:

Patient cancellations continued to be the top reason preventing dental practices from reaching full appointment schedules in May, according to a recent poll from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute. 

The New York State Dental Association elected James Galati, DDS, as its 142nd president.

The Cleft and Craniofacial Program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn., received a $1.075 million donation from the Smile180 foundation, Fox 17 WZTV Nashville reported June 12.

Dentists around the country are using the Yomi Robotic Dental System, the only FDA-cleared robot-assisted dental surgery system in the U.S.

A car crashed into a Santa Clarita, Calif.-based dental center, causing the building to catch fire, hometownstation.com reported June 12.