Dentists

Margaret Conde, DDS, recently opened Conde Family Dental in Buckhannon, W.V., My Buckhannon reported Oct. 14. 

Here are 10 lawsuits happening in the dental industry so far in 2024, as reported by Becker's:

Thirty percent of dentists reported their safety being threatened by a patient, according to a new report from the American Dental Association.

A dentist in Iowa who performed a root canal on a patient while intoxicated surrendered his license, according to an Oct. 11 report by Iowa Capital Dispatch.

The Dental College of Georgia has reopened and is working to support its community after Hurricane Helene.

Advanced Pediatric Dentistry opened a practice location in York, Pa.

A California man was recently charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry, KRON reported Oct. 11. 

The end of continuous Medicaid enrollment has led to an increase in the number of uninsured emergency room visits, according to new data released by Epic Research. 

A number of new laws recently passed in California affecting the dental industry will go into effect Jan. 1, 2025, according to an Oct. 10 news release from the California Dental Association.

Nearly 60% of dentists who reported "major" career stress are considering changing careers or retiring early, according to a new report from the American Dental Association.