Dentists

The Senate passed a $484 billion aid package April 21 that renews funding for a small-business loan program, boosts aid for hospitals and expands testing for COVID-19.

Greenwood Village, Colo.-based ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers has joined an effort led by the School of Dentistry at University of California, Los Angeles, to address the national shortage of personal protective equipment.

Only 42 percent of Americans believe their dentist is prepared to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at their office, according to a survey commissioned by the North American Dental Group.

A Chicago-area dentist denied a Paycheck Protection Program loan from the federal government voiced her frustration as chain restaurants receive millions of the aid dollars aimed at saving small business owners, according to CBS Chicago.

Hawaii, New York and New Jersey are the top three states slowing down due to COVID-19, according to a new WalletHub report.

Melville, N.Y.- based Henry Schein closed on a new credit facility totaling $700 million, with JP Morgan Securities and U.S. Bank NA serving as lead arrangers.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed a dentist to the state's Business and Jobs Recovery Task Force, according to the California Dental Association.

A Michigan dentist discussed staffing challenges amid the pandemic, Southwest Michigan's Second Wave reports.

Failure to communicate with, treat or refer patients for treatment can create legal liabilities, including charges of negligence or patient abandonment, both types of dental malpractice, according to the California Dental Association.

Louisville, Ky.-based Mortenson Dental Partners has furloughed more than half of its workforce, according to Louisville Business First.