A new analysis highlights the growing trend of group practice affiliations among dental specialists in the U.S. According to recent data, 27% of general dentists are affiliated with a group practice, while 34% of both pedodontists and orthodontists practice within…
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Two law firms have begun investigating a data breach that recently affected Chord Specialty Dental Partners. Chord Specialty Dental Partners said in a notice posted on its website that on or around Sept. 11, it discovered suspicious activity related to…
The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has sent out another warning about phone scammers impersonating government officials. The scammers are targeting medical professionals, particularly dentists, trying to obtain professional information, according to a March 31 news release. Individuals…
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.…
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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…
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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. …