Dentists

Jessica Ann Rickert, DDS, is scheduled to visit the University at Buffalo (N.Y.) Oct. 23 to discuss her journey as the first female American Indian dentist in the world, along with the shortage of American Indians in the dental profession,…

Delta Dental of Michigan will integrate NovoDynamics’ NovoHealth Dental platform into its claims processing system, according to an Oct. 22 news release. 

A pediatric dentist in southwest Florida has her therapy dog at all dental appointments to comfort patients, according to NBC2. 

California's Medicaid program has added new options to its dental program, including fluoride benefits for children and reimbursing dentists for tobacco cessation counseling, according to the California Dental Association. 

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.