Dentists

Delta Dental of Arizona has notified patients of a July phishing scheme that could have exposed their protected health information, according to a Nov. 8 news release. 

Benco Dental Supply Co. and Patterson Companies have decided not to appeal a judge's decision that they violated U.S. antitrust law, according to a Nov. 8 news release from the Federal Trade Commission.

The UltraTooth, also known as the Sargon Implant, recently gained FDA clearance, according to Fox 11. 

Two members of the Nevada Board of Dental Examiners were terminated Nov. 7 after allegations of various ethical concerns, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Here's the latest roundup of dentists making headlines.

A dental assistant at Kingwood, Texas-based Northeast Oral filed a complaint Oct. 24 alleging negligence and product liability against three dentists at the practice and surgical device manufacturer Surgiquip Solutions, according to the SE Texas Record.

Here's the latest roundup of dental companies that have been in the headlines, including Aspen Dental and Henry Schein.

The American Dental Association Foundation donated nearly $34,000 to Dental Lifeline Network — a nonprofit that will use the funds to provide dental services to veterans. 

Mellville, N.Y.-based Henry Schein announced Nov. 5 that it had record third quarter financial results, with net sales at $2.5 billion, reflecting a 6.5 percent year-over-year increase. 

Boston-based Bento, a technology company in the dental insurance industry, launched a price check feature on its app so patients can compare prices for common dental procedures based on their zip code, according to a Nov. 5 news release.