Dentists

Some of the most-read dental stories reported by Becker's so far this year covered salary, workplace violence, staffing and supply chain shortages. 

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita recently finalized a $2 million settlement with ImmediaDent of Indiana, a former chain of dental clinics accused of charging patients for treatments that were not administered. 

A Michigan dentist who used a robot to place his own dental implant and 21 other dentists who made headlines last week:

The New Hampshire dental workforce shortage could get some relief when the state's first dental residency program launches, New Hampshire Public Radio reported Aug. 8. 

Here are 10 dentists propelling the dental industry forward through leadership moves and other accomplishments:

A car crashed into Academy Kids Dental & Vision in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Aug. 4, injuring two employees, CBS affiliate KKTV reported.

DirectDental and Kleer partnered to provide their services to dental practices across the country. 

Chief clinical officers are crucial for the support of dental professionals at companies serving the industry, including DSOs, suppliers and technology organizations.

Of the dentists surveyed, 53 percent do not offer employees at their practice health insurance, according to the American Dental Association.

Bruce Smoler, DDS, owner of Smoler Smiles in Westland, Mich., completed his own implant procedure using the Yomi Robotic Dental System.