Dentists

From new dental clinics to DSO affiliations, here are seven dentistry updates that have taken place in Ohio since Aug. 7: 

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center opened a dental clinic in Columbus, Ohio, according to an Oct. 1 news release.

The Wisconsin Technical College System recently got a funding boost that will help it increase the number of dental credentials it gives out each year, Wisconsin Public Radio reported Oct. 1.  

Inspire Orthodontics recently opened in New York City.

Winfield Dunn, DDS, a former dentist who became governor of Tennessee, died Sept. 28 at the age of 97.

An Indiana man has been charged a second time with practicing dentistry without a license, wishtv.com reported Sept. 30. 

Josephine Mensah, DMD, opened a pediatric dental practice in Tarrytown, N.Y., according to a Sept. 30 report by River Journal.

Instances of individuals performing unlicensed dental services have become more common in the industry.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences in Yakima, Wash., held a grand opening for its dental school, according to a Sept. 27 report by Apple Valley News Now.

John Kent II, DDS, recently received the Robert V. Walker Distinguished Service Award from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.