Dentists

Dozens of dentists have made headlines so far this year, whether it was for an accomplishment or their involvement in a major event.

The Maine Dental Association Board of Directors recently elected Norma Desjardins, DDS, as its next president, marking the first time women have held the board's three executive positions.

A Nevada woman has been arrested on suspicion of breaking into a Sun Valley, Nev.-based dental practice, stealing more than $22,000 and performing tooth extractions without a license, KOLO-TV reported.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recently named K. Jean Beauchamp, DDS, as its new president.

A unique multispecialty institute has come to the A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health in Mesa to address additional dental and oral health needs.

Miami-based Dental Design Smile purchased a nearly vacant property for $6.6 million, real estate media outlet The Real Deal reported July 14.

A Florida man found guilty on two counts of criminal mischief with hate crime enhancements has been sentenced to nearly a year in the county jail.

From a state agency appointment to a large school donation, here are six recent dental newsmakers:

A Pennsylvania dentist recently charged on suspicion of groping a patient and offering her free dental services for life has sought to protect his phone from a search warrant.

The University of New England College of Dental Medicine is partnering with Maine Behavioral Healthcare's Center of Excellence in Autism and Developmental Disorders to provide dental care to people with developmental disabilities.