Here are five dentists making headlines.

Dental clinics across the U.S. offer millions of patients free care annually.

North Providence, R.I.-based dentist Lawrence Stephenson, DDS, was sentenced to three years of probation, according to the Providence Journal.

Here are six dental companies making headlines.

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Unum Group acquired Jaimini Health, a dental health maintenance organization in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., according to Mainebiz.

Biolase CMO Samuel Low, DDS, is an expert in lasers and dental technology. He gave his insight into what dentists should expect in 2019.

Former dentist Robert Frank Manuesto pleaded guilty to practicing unlicensed dentistry, grand theft and securities fraud, resulting in a four-year prison sentence, according to The San Diego Union Tribune.

Dentsply Sirona released its third quarter financial report.

While Seattle-based University of Washington's dental school reduced its deficit total this year, the university's long-term deficit reached $38 million, according to The Seattle Times.

Here are three dentists making headlines.