The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recently named K. Jean Beauchamp, DDS, as its new president.

A unique multispecialty institute has come to the A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health in Mesa to address additional dental and oral health needs.

Miami-based Dental Design Smile purchased a nearly vacant property for $6.6 million, real estate media outlet The Real Deal reported July 14.

A Florida man found guilty on two counts of criminal mischief with hate crime enhancements has been sentenced to nearly a year in the county jail.

From a state agency appointment to a large school donation, here are six recent dental newsmakers:

A Pennsylvania dentist recently charged on suspicion of groping a patient and offering her free dental services for life has sought to protect his phone from a search warrant.

The University of New England College of Dental Medicine is partnering with Maine Behavioral Healthcare's Center of Excellence in Autism and Developmental Disorders to provide dental care to people with developmental disabilities.

Longtime dental industry leader Herbert Yee, DDS, died of pneumonia June 26 at the age of 96, The Sacramento Bee reported July 9.

A California dentist has been accused of playing a role in a drug trafficking scheme, reports The Mercury News.

The Oregon Health Authority recently selected Kaz Rafia, DDS, as its new director of its dental program.