Dentists

Patterson Companies released a statement Oct. 16 regarding a Federal Trade Commission judge's decision that the company had neglected to negotiate with dental buying groups.

Colorado legislators are debating whether to draft a bill to license dental therapists, according to Colorado Politics.

The American Dental Association is accepting comments from dentists and other dental professionals on proposed revisions to existing standards. 

The American Dental Association scheduled two ads forThe New York Times and USA Today websites to clarify that the citizen petition submitted to the FDA against SmileDirectClub is still active, "contrary to SmileDirectClub's misstatements." 

Biolase released its preliminary financial results Oct. 21 for the third quarter ended Sept. 30.

As dental tourism becomes more popular, companies are standing out by offering patients new features, such as airfare and tourist activities.

After a series of raids at its retail locations, SmileDirectClub filed a lawsuit Oct. 16 against the Dental Board of California, according to Bloomberg.

Mobile Care Chicago’s dental van, which provides thousands of students free dental treatment on school campuses, was destroyed in an Oct. 2 fire, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. 

The Dentists Supply Company released a statement Oct. 18 following the initial ruling in favor of the Federal Trade Commission's complaint against dental products distributors. 

The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission slapped the owner of Vancouver-based Must Love Kids Pediatric Dentistry with a $5,000 fine following the death of a 4-year-old patient, according to The Columbian.