Three states recently introduced or advanced legislation affecting how dentistry is practiced, Medicaid benefits, funding programs and insurance coverage.
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Sixteen U.S. dental schools were recently ranked among the best in the world by QS, a global higher education analytics company.
A Pennsylvania Senate committee advanced a bill April 13 that would grant continuing education credits to dentists who complete volunteer work.
A New York dentist pleaded guilty to fraudulently prescribing opioids for herself, ABC affiliate news10.com reported April 13.
A tanker truck crashed into Lakeland Dental Center in Conneaut Lake, Pa., after its brakes allegedly failed, local newspaper The Meadville Tribune reported April 13.
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A dental assistant has been charged with four counts of sexual acts with a child under 10 at a San Pablo, Calif., dental practice, the Contra Costa District Attorney's office said April 11.
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New York City-based Truth & Laughter Dentistry has added hypnosis as a treatment for patient dental fear and pain management.
Missing Tooth NFT intends to bring awareness and support to those struggling with dental issues.
A building owned by Newberg, Ore., dental equipment maker DC International/DC Edge, was destroyed by a fire April 10, according to local newspaper News-Register.