There have been several pieces of legislation this year impacting dental professionals and oral health, including passed bills and proposals that have moved through Congress.
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The American Dental Association is concerned with the possible regulatory burdens and cost of a proposed provision of the Affordable Care Act.
Omar Guesmia, DDS, will pay $60,000 to resolve allegations that he and his practice, Gentle Dental Care in Phoenix, N.Y., violated the Controlled Substances Act by allegedly enabling staff to obtain oxycodone for personal use, the Justice Department reported Sept.…
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry received a $3.2 million grant renewal from the National Institutes of Health to train more dental academicians.
Chestnut Health Systems plans to open a dental clinic in Bloomington, Ill., to serve people who are uninsured or under Medicaid, WGLT reported Sept. 27.
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Tend, a tech-focused dental company, opened a new office in Nashville — its first location in Tennessee.
The first independent venture capital fund for oral health companies recently launched in the U.S.
A study from the American Dental Association Science and Research Institute found what could be an easier way to detect radiation exposure by researching the properties of teeth and cement.
The American Dental Association Foundation recently honored three members of the dental industry for their leadership and research work.
California has the most dental schools than any other state in the U.S., followed by New York and Texas.