Boston-based DentaQuest has created a 24-hour dental consultation hotline, according to an April 9 news release.
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Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services announced April 1 the launch of a teledentistry platform.
Irvine, Calif.-based Smile Brands has released COVID-19 official sterilization protocols to stop the spread of the virus.
East Syracuse, N.Y.-based Aspen Dental has temporarily closed its practices and is only treating patients with emergency and urgent dental needs in wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.
In a recent Dentistry Uncovered podcast, Howard Farran, CEO of the Chicago-based Cavity Dental Group spoke with Becker’s Healthcare publisher Scott Becker about trends in the dentistry and the rise of dental service organizations.
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Orange, Calif.-based Western Dental announced March 20 that a limited number of offices will remain open to provide emergency services to patients.
Pittsburgh, Pa.-based North American Dental Group has developed an "essential treatment only" model, along with infection control procedures, for dental practices to use amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
To combat the spread of coronavirus, Chicago-based DecisionOne Dental Partners plans to open its practices for three hours a week.
Dallas-based Jefferson Dental & Orthodontic announced March 11 that it has named Mick McCormick permanent CEO.
Chicago-based Elite Dental Partners announced March 11 that it has hired Adam Burr, DDS, to serve as its chief dental officer.