Dentists

Annapolis, Md.-based Center for Transformative Dentistry has integrated new treatment options for patients with temporomandibular joint disorder. Yasaman Roland, DDS, leader of the practice, is using 360-degree imaging technology and multi-disciplinary insights to find the root cause of TMJ and…

Texas Sen. Bob Hall recently introduced legislation to prohibit fluoride from being added to public water supplies in the state. Four notes:  1. Senate Bill 2653 was filed March 13. 2. If enacted, the ban would go into effect Sept.…

Medgaus Dental Group in Monroeville, Pa., has closed after the unexpected death of its owner, Carl Medgaus, DMD. Dr. Medgaus died Jan. 15. The cause of death is unknown, but a post on his practice’s website says the passing was…

Here are 12 dentists who have made headlines since March 24:

The dental industry saw its share of investment activity during the first quarter of 2025, with investments across dentistry totaling nearly $400 million. Here are the investments from the first quarter, as reported by Becker’s: Note: This is not a…

A coalition of dental organizations sent a letter to Congress requesting funding for dental and oral health programs in fiscal year 2026, according to a March 27 news release from the American Dental Association.  Here are five things to know:

Richmond-based Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry received initial accreditation for a graduate prosthodontics program.  The program is 36 months long and will allow residents to become experts in prosthodontics, according to a March 27 news release from the university. …

Some of the most-read dental stories covered by Becker’s this month involved dental office closures, DSO acquisitions and cybersecurity. Here are the top 10 most-read Becker’s articles from March:  1. 4 bankruptcies in dentistry 2. Who’s snatching up DSOs? 3.…

A dentist in Boynton Beach, Fla., voluntarily surrendered his dental license following allegations that he committed fraud.  Julio Irizarry, DDS, voluntarily relinquished his license to practice dentistry in Florida and can never reapply for licensure in the state, according to…

The proposal for an orthodontic clinic has been approved by the Medina (Minn.) City Council, according to a March 26 report from Press & News.  The Compass Orthodontics building will be 3,365 square feet with a potential 1,000-square-foot expansion.  There…