From a class-action lawsuit to robotic dental implant milestones, here are seven dental technology updates to know that Becker’s reported on in March.
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Eau Claire, Wis.-based Specialty Smile Partners has named Mark Musso its next CEO. Mr. Musso joined Specialty Smile Partners in 2022 and most recently served as its president and COO. Specialty Smile Partners supports pediatric dentists and orthodontists throughout the…
A Kansas dentist has filed a lawsuit against several insurance companies alleging conspiracy to suppress out-of-network payments to healthcare providers. Dennis Ayer, DDS, of Leawood, Kan., filed the lawsuit March 31 against Zelis Healthcare, UnitedHealth Group, Elevance Health, Aetna 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.…
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill into law that allows dental assistants to practice as oral preventive assistants. Senate Bill 1124 establishes the qualifications needed, which includes dental assistants completing an oral preventive assistant training course with at least…
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…
Each DSO has had to develop its own strategies for recruitment and retention, from launching new training and CE programs to creating mentorship opportunities to foster strong organizational culture. The staffing aspect of dentistry has changed dramatically over the past…
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry has been named the best dental school in the U.S. in an inaugural ranking by BestDentalSchools.org. Proximal Contact launched BestDentalSchools.org to connect industry members and provide insight on dental…
Here are six dental leadership moves that have taken place since March 19: 1. Irvine, Calif.-based Keystone Dental Holdings named Tony Susino as its next CEO. 2. Atlanta-based Georgia School of Orthodontics promoted Cintia Mendes, DDS, PhD, to program director. …
Here are 12 dentists who have made headlines since March 24: