Tara Peterson, DDS, took a break from treating patients in Minnesota to participate in the Winter Olympics in Beijing as a member of the U.S. National Curling Team.

From a $1 million heist to network expansions, here are five dental moves happening in the Empire State:

The pandemic has changed how people interact, but it doesn't take away the connections dentists can still have with their patients.

A bill introduced by the Minnesota House would establish a pilot program to fund dental services at community centers, the House said March 23. 

Several states have approved or are reviewing legislation to change how dentistry is performed, including expanding scopes of practice, increasing reimbursements and improving access to care.

The number of private practice dentists in solo practice in the U.S. has fallen 18.8 percentage points in the past 22 years, according to the American Dental Association.

Dental care was delayed more than any other care by older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a March report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.

Bob Fontana, founder and CEO of Chicago-based Aspen Dental, has been named to CEO Forum Group's "Top 10 CEOs Transforming Healthcare in America" list, according to Forbes.

Penn Dental at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia recently added an advanced education in general dentistry program that will begin in July, the school said March 22. 

When looking to buy a dental practice, there are seven red flags potential buyers should consider, the California Dental Association reported March 21.