John Hennette, DDS, will retire later this year after 43 years of service in the dental industry. Dr. Hennette received his dental degree from the Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, and later went on to earn his certification…
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Katie Lee, DDS, is opening an integrated medical-dental practice in Centennial, Colo., April 14. Collective Health Society brings together healthcare providers from various specialties to provide comprehensive treatment, according to an April 7 news release. Services offered at the practice…
The Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act was reintroduced in Congress and received backing from a coalition of more than 10 dental organizations, according to an April 4 news release from the American Dental Association. Here are five things to know:
Calvin Despain, DDS, broke ground on a new location for Skyview Dental Clinic in Moses Lake, Wash., the Columbia Basin Herald reported April 7. The new 6,000-square-foot practice will include 10 treatment rooms and state-of-the-art equipment. The extra space will…
Portland, Ore.-based Willamette Dental, formerly known as Willamette Dental Group, rebranded with a revised name as well as a new logo, brand visuals and brand messaging strategy. The company’s new logo emphasizes its commitment to overall health and references the…
Efros Orthodontics opened a new practice in Albany, N.Y., its seventh location, according to an April 5 report from StreetInsider.com. The practice specializes in both traditional braces and Invisalign treatment for children and adults. Efros Orthodontics is led by Greg…
Several dental practices and clinics have closed this year due to funding challenges and unexpected events. Here are eight closures to know from 2025 so far: 1. Lewiston, Maine-based Community Clinical Services plans to close its pediatric dental clinic May…
Here are seven dentists who have made headlines since April 1: 1. Theresa Wang, DDS, the chief clinical and development officer at ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, spoke with Becker’s to discuss the company’s history of innovation and its goals for…
Washington state’s Dental Quality Assurance Commission indefinitely suspended the license of a Texas dentist. Paul Choi, DMD, was suspended by the commission by providing substandard care, according to an April 4 news release from the state Department of Health. From…
Here are 12 new dental practice openings or planned openings across eight states, as reported by Becker’s during the first quarter of 2025: Note: This is not a fully exhaustive list.