The Iowa Dental Board recently fined Robert Wolf, DDS, $10,000 and suspended his license temporarily in connection with the death of a patient, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported June 11. Joseph Daniels, who had a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia…

Although the majority of Americans care about their oral health, only 3% associate it with their overall well-being, according to a new study from P&G and the American Academy of Family Physicians. The two organizations surveyed more than 2,000 adults…

Here are five dental industry data breaches Becker’s has reported on since June 1: 1. A cybersecurity incident at Stafford (Va.) Oral Surgery affected 7,019 individuals.  2. DentaQuest announced earlier this month that it was actively managing a breach that…

Here are six updates from 2026 that have led to optimism and skepticism in the dental industry: Good news DSO investments Several DSOs have landed investments this year to support debt restructuring and network growth. Lone Peak Dental Group recently…

SPG Dental Implant Centers recently closed on new credit facilities with KeyBank National Association. The deal includes a revolving credit facility that will be used to support working capital needs and expansion efforts, according to a June 9 news release.…

Brooklyn Park Dental is expanding its services into Annapolis, Md., with the acquisition of Lighthouse Family Dentistry, The Daily Record reported June 9. Brooklyn Park Dental is a Baltimore-based practice operated by Divine Dental. The practice provides a variety of…

Nancy Young, DMD, dean of the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta (Ga.) University died June 6 at the age of 58.  Augusta University President Dr. Russell Keen announced Dr. Young’s death June 8, calling her a remarkable leader and…

The University of Buffalo (N.Y.) School of Dental Medicine plans to end its oral and maxillofacial surgery advanced residency program at the end of the academic year. The university decided to end the program due to challenges with meeting accreditation…

Garrisonville Dental in Stafford, Va., suffered a data breach affecting 5,204 individuals. The practice said it was notified by a vendor on March 19 that a cyber incident occurred between Oct. 15 and Oct. 23, 2025. Email accounts and vendor…

Stafford (Va.) Oral Surgery recently experienced a data breach affecting 7,019 individuals. The practice said it was notified by a vendor on March 19 that a cyber incident occurred in October 2025. Email accounts and vendor files containing limited patient…