Dentists

Robert Webb, DDS, has retired after 45 years in the dental industry, according to a Dec. 7 report by the Tahlequah Daily Press.

Here are seven updates to know on dentistry in Texas, as reported by Becker's since Nov. 13:

A federal judge in Texas has blocked a rule from the U.S. Department of Labor that would have expanded overtime eligibility, according to a Dec. 6 news release from the American Dental Association. 

The Arkansas Army National Guard opened an in-house dental clinic in North Little Rock, Ark., on Dec. 8.

A federal cybersecurity bill under consideration could burden small businesses, including dental practices, according to a Dec. 6 news release from the American Dental Association.

Blake Strickland, executive director of the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners, has resigned, according to a Dec. 8 report from the Alabama Daily News.

Here are eight oral surgery updates that Becker's has covered since Oct. 24, including practice openings, DSO milestones and more:

Here are five updates to know on dental legislation at the state level, as reported by Becker's since Nov. 7:

South Bend, Ind.-based Jefferson Dental Center experienced a data breach affecting 12,340 individuals.

A car crashed into River Forest (Ill.) Dental Studio Dec. 4, The Forest Park Review reported.