Dentists

A coalition of healthcare and dental organizations expressed opposition to the proposed Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Security Rule, according to a March 10 news release from the American Dental Association.  Here are five things for dental professionals to…

A bill to reauthorize the Action for Dental Health Act has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.  The Action for Dental Health Act supports organizations that provide dental care to underserved populations and rural communities, according to a…

Dental practice owners are bracing for potential price increases for supplies and equipment as part of President Donald Trump’s tariff plan. President Trump’s 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada went into effect March 4, but they were later…

The University of Missouri-Kansas City has suggested creating a school of dentistry satellite campus in St. Joseph, Mo., according to a March 10 report from KCTV5.

Dental Delite, led by Belinda Marsaw, DDS  has opened its third location. 

The Arizona Board of Dental Examiners has revoked the license of a dentist in Flagstaff, Ariz., who used pliers on a patient during surgery, according to a March 7 report from ABC 15.

The license of a dentist in Hoffman Estates, Ill., has been placed on permanent inactive status for multiple violations.

A Hesperia, Calif., man has been charged with illegally operating a dental practice out of his home, according to a March 6 report from Victorville Daily Press.

Several dental practices in Oregon have warned other offices and businesses about a pair of women going through employee breakrooms and stealing wallets, credit cards and cash, according to a March 6 report from NBC affiliate KGW8.

Here are 10 states where legislation impacting the dental industry has been introduced, advanced and approved, as reported by Becker's since Feb. 7: