Dentists

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine announced Nov. 6 that it has established opioid-free pain management guidelines for outpatient procedures at its dental clinics. 

Bernard Snyder, DDS, former speaker of the American Dental Association House of Delegates from 1981-85, died Sept. 16 at age 92. 

SmileDirectClub shares dropped 20 percent after the company announced its third quarter 2019 earnings on Nov. 12, according to CNBC. 

The California Dental Association is encouraging dentists to act after a Delta Dental of California system error accidently reimbursed dentists for replaced crowns, affecting about 350 self-funded dental groups. 

Indianapolis-based Indiana University School of Dentistry plans to establish a dental informatics program, according to a Nov. 12 news release.

SmileDirectClub announced Nov. 12 total revenue for the 2019 third quarter was $180.3 million. 

Formlabs is launching a new 3D-printer to make crowns and bridges, clear retainers, surgical guides for dental implant procedures, custom mouthguards and dentures, TechCrunch reports. 

Patterson Companies entered a settlement agreement with the Federal Trade Commission after a judge ruled that the company illegally colluded with Benco Dental Supply Co. in a price-fixing arrangement, according to a Nov. 8 news release. 

California dentists can begin applyingg for $300,000 in student loan repayment or practice support as of Jan. 13, according to the California Dental Association.

A Savannah, Ga.-based dental practice has been extremely damaged after a Nov. 9 natural gas fire, according to NBC and CW+ affiliate WSAV3.