Dentists

Portage, Mich., police officers arrested a man July 31 in connection with the death of a retired dentist, CW7 reported July 31.

A South Carolina dentist who served as the president of the state's dental association and the board of dentistry has died, The Gaffney Ledger reported July 30.

The University of Pennsylvania's School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia is planning major projects to drive innovation in the oral health industry at its Center for Innovation and Precision Dentistry.

The Minnesota Human Rights Department ordered a dentist to pay $54,000 in restitution after it ruled that the dentist participated in age discrimination when he fired an employee, the Star Tribune reported July 29.

A young boy's death linked to a dental procedure garnered the most attention this month.

A dentist who previously served as a president for the Chicago Dental Society and was one of the first African American dentists to open a practice in downtown Chicago has died, The Chicago Crusader reported July 28.

Authorities said a Florida man has been accused of practicing dentistry without a license and arrested, reports Fox affiliate WOFL.

Stynt, a dental staffing technology company, can help dentists with staff recruitment and was officially endorsed July 27 by ADA Member Advantage.

Dental companies have been making big moves this year to expand their services and presence in the U.S.

Several leadership appointments have been made at various dental companies and organizations this month.