Dentists

The office of Scott Ervin, DDS, has closed temporarily after the sudden passing of Dr. Ervin. Dr. Ervin died May 3 at the age of 60, according to an online obituary. The practice, which is located in Terrell, Texas, announced…

A coalition of dental organizations has advocated for Congress to reject the fiscal 2026 budget proposal for HHS, according to a May 9 news release from the American Dental Association.  Here are four things to know:

Two people were injured after a truck crashed into a dental office building in Medford, Ore., Rogue Valley Times reported May 9.  A white pick-up truck veered through an intersection and slammed into the side of the dental clinic building.…

Here are 17 dentists who have made headlines since May 5:

A Connecticut dentist has agreed to reimburse the state’s Medicaid program $150,000 to resolve allegations that she violated the False Claims Act. Nazneen Jaffri, DDS, previously operated a practice in Norwalk, Conn. From Jan. 1, 2019, through April 24, 2021,…

A Connecticut dental practice has agreed to pay $495,721 to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act. From July 1, 2018, through Dec. 31, 2018, Norwalk, Conn.-based Advanced Dental Center allegedly paid a third-party patient recruiting company $120…

Several dental practices and clinics have shut down this year due to financial constraints as the industry battles inflation, increased wage demands and other economic pressures.  Here are five dental offices that have closed down this year due to financial…

The American Dental Association expressed its concerns to Congress over a proposed tax bill, according to a May 7 news release from the organization. Here are seven things for dentists to know:

California nonprofit Sonrisas Dental Health suffered a cyber extortion incident affecting 15,644 individuals. The nonprofit said that on March 4 it became aware of unusual activity in its digital environment. An investigation determined that an unauthorized actor potentially acquired certain…

Life Advanced Integrated Dentistry, led by Charissa Chin, DDS, has opened in Alexandria, Va. The practice emphasizes the importance of oral and overall health, prioritizing patient education and engagement, according to a May 6 news release. Services offered at the…