A West Virginia dentist who was accused of hiding a camera in the staff bathroom is now facing 15 additional lawsuits from employees, Fox affiliate WTOV reported May 19. Jeremy Crow, DDS, was arrested in August and charged with 39…
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The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission indefinitely suspended the credential to practice in the state of Joseph Zimmer, DDS. In 2024, a site inspection at Dr. Zimmer’s dental practice uncovered multiple infection control violations, according to a May 16 news…
Although the future of clinical dentistry is bright overall, dentists can expect a few new obstacles this year that could create more challenges for dentists and patients, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, the dental director for Main Street…
Several state legislatures are considering prohibiting fluoride from being added to their water supplies, with Utah and Florida most recently becoming the first states to enact statewide bans. Here are 10 states with legislation to ban fluoride or make it…
A bill to prohibit fluoride from being added to public water supplies died in committee earlier this month. Public water systems in the state are legally able to fluoridate drinking water as long as they have voter approval. Rep. Jennifer…
A new dental practice has opened in an area deemed a “dental desert” in Lexington, Ky., WKYT reported May 16. Unbridled Dental Care is led by Chassity Betzing, DMD, Rachel Wilson, DMD, and Mark Carter, DMD. The practice offers a…
Eau Claire, Wis.-based Specialty Smile Partners has added a pediatric orthodontic practice in Florida. The organization acquired Little Gators Pediatric Dentistry in Winter Gardens, Fla., which is led by Jason Sotto, DMD, according to a May 16 news release. The…
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association voiced its support for fluoride after the HHS Department announced that the FDA would move to remove certain products from the market. The HHS Department announced May 13 that the FDA would begin removing ingestible…
Christy Englehart stepped down from her role as COO at Pepperpointe Partnerships to join Dentist Entrepreneurship Organization as a fractional COO. Ms. Englehart joined PepperPointe Partnerships in February 2024 after serving as the COO of Smile Brands. Dentist Entrepreneurship Organization…
Dental supply company Henry Schein has completed a $250 million strategic investment by global investment firm KKR. As part of the deal, William Daniel, executive advisor to KKR, joins Henry Schein’s board of directors, according to a May 16 news…