A dentist who previously served as a president for the Chicago Dental Society and was one of the first African American dentists to open a practice in downtown Chicago has died, The Chicago Crusader reported July 28.

Authorities said a Florida man has been accused of practicing dentistry without a license and arrested, reports Fox affiliate WOFL.

Stynt, a dental staffing technology company, can help dentists with staff recruitment and was officially endorsed July 27 by ADA Member Advantage.

Dental companies have been making big moves this year to expand their services and presence in the U.S.

Several leadership appointments have been made at various dental companies and organizations this month.

A Portage, Mich., homicide victim has been identified as 82-year-old retired dentist Thomas Aye, DDS, according to a July 27 article by WWMT, a CBS affiliate.

Becker's has reported on several dental companies and organizations partnering up to provide new services and tackle important issues in the industry.

From a federal lawsuit to a new dental technician school, here are four dentists making headlines:

Dentist owner Kalisha Morin, DDS, is opening a new dental assistant school in Holland, Mich., to expand avenues in which those interested in the position can receive training, The Holland Sentinel reported July 25.

Following a yearlong search, the University of Missouri-Kansas City has named Steven Haas, DMD, the dean of its dental school, The American Dental Education Association reported July 20.