Becker's has compiled six leadership moves occurring this summer.
Dentists
Richmond, Va.-based Northside Dental Co. opened in July after undergoing $600,000 worth of design and renovation, according to Richmond BizSense.
In response to the pandemic, Delta Dental of Tennessee's charitable arm, the Smile180 Foundation, has donated more than $325,000 to the state's seven children's hospitals.
Arizona dentist Daniel Klemmedson, DDS, MD, will take over as the American Dental Association's new president Oct. 19, the next move in his long and impressive career in organized dentistry.
The dental hygiene program at Flagstaff-based Northern Arizona University received a $3.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health to help break down the barriers underrepresented students face when achieving their education.
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Nashville, Tenn.-based SmileDirectClub has appointed Riddhi Gangolli, BDS, PhD, to the newly created role of senior director of professional education and key opinion leader strategy.
Dentists should beware of phishing emails mimicking the Small Business Administration's COVID-19 relief webpage, according to the California Dental Association.
A 28-year-old man was arrested for allegedly altering checks he received for construction work at the office and home of a Virginia dentist, according to Alexandria Now.
Newport Beach, Calif.-based Planet DDS has acquired Apteryx Imaging, a Canada-based dental software and hardware services provider.
Virginia dentist Matthew Mower, DDS, is facing multiple charges stemming from an alleged assault and an incident of driving while intoxicated, according to The Roanoke Times.