Dentists

Efros Orthodontics opened a new practice in Albany, N.Y., its seventh location, according to an April 5 report from StreetInsider.com. The practice specializes in both traditional braces and Invisalign treatment for children and adults.  Efros Orthodontics is led by Greg…

Several dental practices and clinics have closed this year due to funding challenges and unexpected events.  Here are eight closures to know from 2025 so far: 1. Lewiston, Maine-based Community Clinical Services plans to close its pediatric dental clinic May…

Here are seven dentists who have made headlines since April 1:  1. Theresa Wang, DDS, the chief clinical and development officer at ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, spoke with Becker’s to discuss the company’s history of innovation and its goals for…

Washington state’s Dental Quality Assurance Commission indefinitely suspended the license of a Texas dentist. Paul Choi, DMD, was suspended by the commission by providing substandard care, according to an April 4 news release from the state Department of Health.  From…

Here are 12 new dental practice openings or planned openings across eight states, as reported by Becker’s during the first quarter of 2025: Note: This is not a fully exhaustive list. 

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine plans to seek funds for a pilot program to expand access to dental services for low-income families, according to an April 3 report from Eyewitness News.  The Children’s Dental Services Pilot Program would improve dental services…

Here are eight dental industry mergers and acquisitions Becker’s reported on in March: 1. De Pere, Wis.-based MAC Dental Center opened a new facility after merging its previous two locations. 2. Global investment firm KKR is in talks to acquire…

Lewiston, Maine-based Community Clinical Services plans to close its pediatric dental clinic due to budgetary shortfalls. The FQHC was founded in 1985 to offer medical, behavioral and pediatric dental services to low-income residents.  The clinic posted a notice on its…

Erica Chang, DMD, has opened a dental practice in Round Rock, Texas.  Spring Dental provides services including preventive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, restorative treatments and dental implants, according to an April 2 news release.  Dr. Chang is a member of the…

Gov. Spencer Cox recently signed a bill that makes Utah the fourth state to require in-person exams before orthodontic treatments.  House Bill 372 joins Utah with Florida, Nevada and Illinois with having this mandate. Additionally, the bill requires radiographs before…