Dentists

West Temple (Texas) Orthodontics recently reopened in a new office after its previous facility was damaged by a tornado. 

A Texas dental clinic operator was recently sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for defrauding the state's Medicaid program. 

Theresa Gonzales, DMD, received the 2024 American Dental Association Distinguished Service Award.

Jamestown (N.D.) Regional Medical Center recently began offering pediatric dental surgery, NewsDakota.com reported July 29. 

Wolfe Dental, led by Ben Wolfe, DMD, has opened a practice location in Cedar Hills, Ore., according to a July 28 report by The Cedar Mill News.

Hamilton (Ga.) Family Dentistry has rebranded to Southeastern Dental Center.

Batesville, Ark.-based Lyon College broke ground on a dental school in Little Rock, Ark., the state's first, according to a July 25 report by K8 News.

From cybersecurity threats to new practices, here are seven oral surgery-related updates Becker's has reported on since May 29: 

Montecito, Calif.-based Riviera Smiles, led by Ana Martinez, DDS, has relocated to Carpinteria, Calif., according to a July 24 report by coastalview.com.

A Virginia clinic saw a 36% increase in visits after expanding its dental facility, the Fauquier Times reported July 25.