Here's the latest roundup of dentists making headlines.
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Two California dental assistants are facing multiple charges of identity theft, insurance fraud and grand theft.
A recent viral video of a disgruntled dental patient is serving as a reminder of the adverse reactions many dentists face when implementing new safety protocols during the pandemic.
Patient volume is increasing at dental offices nationwide, but at a slower rate than it was in previous weeks, according to recent survey results from the American Dental Association.
A $2.5 million verdict against a dentist who drilled into a woman's tongue was upheld by a Missouri appeals court, according to Legal Newsline.
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The amount of health insurers offering adult dental benefits has doubled in the past two years, according to recent survey results from business and technology consulting firm West Monroe.
The American Dental Association recently granted Leo Rouse, DDS, the organization's highest honor when naming him the 2020 recipient of its distinguished service award.
An official from the Justice Department argued in favor of SmileDirectClub during a lawsuit against members of the Alabama Dental Board, according to Bloomberg Law.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is providing local children ages 3 to 17 free preventive dental care, according to local NBC affiliate WPSD.
The American Dental Association launched a customizable patient return resource center July 7, designed to help its member dentists communicate changes with their patients amid reopening.