Dentists

Alongside CMS's recent reimbursement code for Exparel in ambulatory surgery centers, the American Dental Association created a separate D-code to reimburse Exparel.

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry selected Natalie Wong, DDS, to serve as its next president.

Here are seven dental companies making headlines.

Pennsylvania Department of Health officials are requesting patients from Cotturo Dental Associates in Mount Bethel, Pa., get tested for HIV and hepatitis B and C, according to ABC 6.

Transcodent released its Flexible Steel Endo Irrigation Needles.

Although Wisconsin has seen a 28 percent reduction in opioid prescriptions in the past three years, the state continues to crack down on physician prescribing patterns, according to La Crosse Tribune.

The American Dental Association voted for Chad Gehani, DDS, to serve as its next president, according to India West.

Henry Schein released its 2018 third quarter financial results.

Drug Enforcement Administration officials are venturing to Nashville, Tenn., to help dentists and other medical professionals combat the opioid epidemic, according to the Tennessean.

Construction workers were stunned to find hundreds of teeth in the wall of a former Valdosta, Ga., dental office while renovating, according to Click Orlando.