Dentists

More women are entering the dental field compared to past years, according to a study conducted by the American Dental Association and the University of Albany (N.Y.) Center for Health Workforce Studies.

Private equity firm O2 Investment Partners has purchased a stake in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.-based Frontier Dental Laboratories.

A Longview, Wash.-based dental clinic was locked out its computer systems on July 3 after a malicious software attack, according to TDN.com.

New Jersey has selected Darwin Hayes, DDS, to serve as its state dental director after leaving the position vacant for 30 years, according to NJ Spotlight.

A Troup County, Ga.-based dentist has been accused by patients of not performing procedures that the patients have already paid for, according to WSBTV.

Here is the latest roundup of dental companies and practices that have been in the headlines.

Plantation, Fla.-based Kid's Dental Place has been closed due to an explosion that destroyed the surrounding area on July 5, according to CBS12.

Electronic toothbrush manufacturer Quip launched Quipcare, a platform that allows customers to shop for dental care, according to a July 9 news release.

A former Keene (N.H.) Dentistry and Implants employee has been charged with theft for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from the dental practicing, according to the Union Leader.

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed $50 million from the state's Medicaid budget last week, cutting dental benefits for patients, according to Anchorage CBS affiliate KTVA.