Dentists

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.

A dentist in Utah is warning other dentists and healthcare professionals of a scam that targets their license, according to a Dec. 3 report by CBS affiliate 2 KUTV.

The American Dental Association has joined a coalition calling for the reauthorization of a program that increases mental health resources for healthcare workers.

Aaron Broderick, DMD, is opening a dental implant and oral surgery practice in Cape Coral, Fla., according to a Nov. 27 report by Cape Coral Breeze.

St. Cloud, Minn.-based Bezek Family Dental is moving to a new building in Sauk Rapids, Minn., according to a Nov. 27 report by St. Cloud Live.

A pickup truck crashed into Dentistry for Children and Teens in Calcutta, Ohio, FOX affiliate WTOV9 reported Dec. 4. 

A former dental office employee has been charged with stealing $1,600 from a practice in Cranberry Township, Pa., butlerradio.com reported Dec. 4.

A car crashed into Orange Grove Dental Care in New Port Richey, Fla., on Dec. 3, WFLA reported.