Here are four dental schools that have launched new dental programs or announced plans to add new dental education offerings, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 23:
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The Minnesota Dental Association installed Alejandro Aguirre, DDS, as president for the 2024-25 term.
A former Iowa dentist who had his license revoked earlier this year is now suing the state dental board, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported Sept. 23.
Two pieces of legislation introduced to Congress earlier this year could potentially improve dental care access for thousands of people if passed.
The Augusta Regional Dental Clinic in Fishersville, Va., recently completed $600,000 in renovations, The News Virginian reported Sept. 16.
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A judge recently dismissed an eviction notice served to the St. Mary's Health Center Medical and Dental Clinic in Wilmington, N.C., WECT reported Sept. 4.
A fire at a commercial building in Berlin, Conn., caused significant damage to a dental practice, according to a Sept. 22 report by NBC Connecticut.
U.S. Dental Surgery Network has installed the Hercules Touch Anesthesia across its network.
A Grafton, Wis., man has been taken into custody with pending criminal charges of terroristic threats after he threatened to kill himself and his family, and "shoot up" a local dental practice.
A dentist in Orlando, Fla., voluntarily surrendered his license after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud in Arkansas.