Dentists

From DSO acquisitions to new school programs, here are 14 milestones reached by dental organizations this year:

A new study from the American Dental Education Association found that dental school clinics saw a decrease in patients, revenue and off-campus community care during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the association said Nov. 10.

A Ventura, Calif., dentist was sentenced to six weeks in prison for his role in the University of Southern California admissions scandal, according to a Nov. 10 news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts.

Foothill Ranch, Calif.-based dental laser company Biolase has launched a continuing education program for dental hygienists using its diode lasers.

American Dental Association President Cesar Sabates, DDS, has launched a branding campaign to showcase the organization's diversity.

Joseph Zambon, DDS, PhD, dean of the University of Buffalo (N.Y.) School of Dental Medicine, will retire Jan. 5 after 39 years with the school, according to a Nov. 8. news release from the university.

Police have arrested a man in Oklahoma on 20 counts of practicing dentistry without a license, Fox affiliate KOKI-TV reported Nov. 8.

Here are 17 dentists who made the news the week of Oct. 31:

The Cornerstone Dental Assistant Academy opened in Bethel Park, Pa., to meet growing demand for the position in the state, according to a Nov. 4 report from the Observer-Reporter.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons has named its 2021-22 trustees and officers, the organization said Nov. 3.