Leland, N.C.-based oral surgeon Mark Austin, DDS, surrendered his license to the State Board of Dental Examiners after the board's investigation into a patient's August 2020 death, NBC affiliate WECT reported Aug. 16.

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The Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services is partnering with eight clinics to provide dental treatment to veterans thanks to a $35,000 grant from Delta Dental Northeast, Bangor Daily News reported Aug. 15.

Nashville, Tenn.-based Change Healthcare recently provided four recommendations to the American Dental Association for improving dental eligibility and benefits verification for dental practices.

Former American Dental Association Trustee Frank Eggleston, DDS, died July 25 at the age of 78.

American Dental Association President Daniel Klemmedson, DDS, MD, sent a letter to Congress Aug. 12 advocating for a program dedicated to providing dental coverage to low-income Medicare seniors.

A fire at a Washington dental office Aug. 11 caused about $300,000 in damage, The Daily News reported Aug. 12.

A 67-year-old orthodontist from Canton, Ga., died Aug. 7 from COVID-19, 11Alive.com reported Aug. 11.

New Haven, Conn.-based Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center has entered a civil settlement agreement with the federal and state governments, paying $350,000 to resolve allegations that it improperly billed Connecticut's Medicaid program for dental services, according to an Aug. 11 news…

From costs and demographics to advanced education programs and clock hours, dental education in the U.S. continues to rapidly change.