Dentists

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. 

Several dental offices have remained closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's landfall.

A dental practice in Dixon, Ill., has closed after being in operation for 123 years, according to a Sept. 29 report by saukvalley.com.

Police are searching for a woman from Katy, Texas, who was charged with practicing dentistry without a license, ABC 13 reported Sept. 27.

A dental practice in Federal Way, Wash., is expanding its hours to include Saturdays in order to increase access to care.

A Marvel-themed dental practice recently opened in Lewisville, Texas, Community Impact reported Sept. 27. 

Several dental offices in the Southeast have closed amid Hurricane Helene's landfall Sept. 26.