Former Arkansas orthodontist Benjamin Burris, DDS, pleaded not guilty Sept. 9 to claims that he bribed state Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson $157,500, according to NWA Democrat-Gazette.
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Steven W. Kess, vice president of global professional relations at Henry Schein, has been named an honorary member of the American Dental Association, according to a Sept. 9 press release.
New Mexico dentists and dental organizations are urging state legislatures to investigate the legality of SmileDirectClub's do-it-yourself dentistry, according to KOB-4.
A Lima, Ohio-based dentist has been charged with three counts of tax evasion, according to limaohio.com.
The cone beam computerized tomography dental imaging market is anticipated to experience significant growth through 2023, according to a Market Future Research reported and cited by Medgadget.
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Oral health nonprofits FDI World Dental Federation and Smile Train announced Sept. 6 a two-year partnership to improve oral health guidance for children with clefts.
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Dental implants have undergone a transformation due to the inclusion of nanotechnology. However, as the technology in dentistry advances, dentists continue to face low reimbursement rates for the devices.
Providence, R.I., dentist Larry Levin, DDS, has a practice in the Bahamas and is committed to helping in the hurricane relief efforts after Dorian's destruction across many islands, according to local NBC affiliate WJAR.
Convergent Dental, developer of Solea dental laser, announced Sept. 5 a new distribution agreement with Henry Schein.