Several trends with potential negative effects on oral health have gained traction on social media this year, prompting dentists and dental organizations to speak out against them.
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Dr. Etsuro Watanabe was recently recognized as the oldest male dentist by Guinness World Records.
Here are eight dental hygiene updates that have taken place since April 15:
An Arizona dental assistant was recently charged with sexual exploitation and molestation of pediatric patients, ABC 15 Arizona reported May 15.
Several trends and events that have taken place recently could have a negative effect on dental practice operations and dental care accessibility this year.
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Danbury, Conn.-based Archway Dental Partners recently acquired the Pediatric Dental Center of Avon in Connecticut.
A dental hygienist in Manlius, N.Y., was arrested and charged with grand larceny in connection with the theft of dental equipment from her employer, according to a May 14 report by CNY Central.
Dental Group of Amarillo (Texas) experienced a data breach, with an unauthorized party gaining access to the company's network.
A judge has sided with the decision of the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners to revoke the license of a dentist with an "extensive disciplinary history", according to a May 9 report by CBS affiliate WFMY News 2.
Here are three burglaries affecting dental businesses that Becker's has covered since April 23: