Dentists

A former Oregon dentist pleaded guilty July 13 to illegally distributing and possessing controlled substances, CBS affiliate KOIN reported.

DentaQuest released its 2022 Health Equity Heroes: Disruptors in Health Systems; the award recognizes the work and advocacy for equity in medical, oral and behavioral health. 

Clint Rachal, CEO of Dallas-based Mint Dentistry, was included on Comparably's 2022 lists for "Best CEO for Women" and "Best CEO for Diversity."

The Illinois State Dental Society and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation are warning dentists of a new phone scam.

A New Jersey dentist recently sold his practice to a multi-office oral surgery group.

A former Kansas dentist was arrested for allegedly practicing dentistry without a license, WIBW reported July 11.

The Ricco Dental Group in Plainview, N.Y., is now utilizing intraoral cameras during most patient visits alongside launching a new website. 

Lake City, Iowa-based dentist Jack Elder, DDS, is fighting to overturn the Iowa Dental Board's decision to revoke his dental license after facing disciplinary action in three states, The Messenger reported July 12.

A New York dentist who was appointed to the U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad by President Joe Biden and three other dentists who made headlines since July 5:

Erin Bumann, DDS, PhD, assistant professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry, has been awarded the Gold Medal Fellowship by the American Dental Association.