Three states have recently advanced or passed legislation affecting dentistry, including expanding Medicaid, adding to the scope of practice for dental hygienists and increasing reimbursements.
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Kristine Oladipo, DDS, has been honored with the 2021 Richard C. Pugh Achievement Award from the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry for scoring in the top 3 percent in last year's qualifying examinations.
Minneapolis-based University of Minnesota Dental Research Center for Biomaterials and Biomechanics is joining the Center for Integrated Material Science and Engineering for Pharmaceutical Products to develop innovative pharmaceutical drugs.
Alaska is the best state for dentists to live and work in 2022 while Hawaii is the worst, according to career website Zippia.
A New York dentist who was appointed dean of a dental school and three other dentists who made headlines last week:
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The University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco recently opened an innovation center aimed at forging clinical research partnerships and improving oral health.
Five updates for dental assistants to know:
Seven dental practices that have opened since April 8:
A teledentistry company launched the first integrated medical-dental platform and three other recent firsts in dentistry:
National Dentex Labs recently opened its new headquarters in Jupiter, Fla.