Dentists

Delta Dental of Arkansas has appointed Kristin Merlo as its new president and CEO, effective Sept. 29.

Trouble filling vacant staff positions is the most common reason dentists currently aren't able to accept more patients, according to poll findings from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.

The Atlanta-based Georgia School of Orthodontics began training its largest class of residents this week — 42 students enrolled in its three-year program.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry was awarded a five-year grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration for $975,000 to support the recruitment and retention of faculty.

More than a third of U.S. dentists are looking to hire dental hygienists and dental assistants, according to poll findings from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.

From license status changes to new leadership appointments, here are the moves of seven dentists who made headlines last week:

The Missouri Dental Board warned dentists in the state to be aware of scammers calling dental offices in an attempt to collect money.

The Illinois State Dental Society requested the deadline for dentists and hygienists to renew their licenses be extended because of a delay in the opening of the online renewal portal.

From a new leadership appointment to providing guidance on COVID-19, here are eight recent updates from the American Dental Association:

Tanner, Ala.-based Calhoun Community College has begun the first semester of its new dental hygienist program, The Decatur Daily reported Aug. 18.