A proposed class-action lawsuit was recently filed against Dentsply Sirona and Byte, alleging breaches of contract and implied warranty, false advertising and deceptive practices. Eight notes on the lawsuit: 1. The lawsuit was filed March 7 and seeks to cover…
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Melanie Wang, DDS, owner of Dr. Melanie Orthodontics, opened a second practice location. The practice is in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., according to a March 13 news release. With the new location opening, the practice has added Darshan Dabir, DDS,…
Angelalign Technology, a Chinese clear aligner company, will open its first U.S. facility in Wisconsin. The 52,000-square-foot facility will be built in Oak Creek, Wis., bringing nearly 200 jobs to the area, according to a March 13 news release. Angelalign…
Dental hygienists have an average annual salary of $78,040 in Arkansas, the worst-ranked state for dental health in 2025. Personal finance site WalletHub ranked all 50 states and Washington, D.C., across two main categories: dental habits and health and oral…
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is partnering with the Delta Dental Foundation of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana to launch a program that will address workforce shortages. The initiative,”Hygienist Inspired,” is a chairside recruitment program that aims to increase diversity and…
More than 100 members of the American Association of Orthodontists met with federal lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to advocate for policies related to orthodontic care. The AAO spoke with legislators on several topics promoting patient care and orthodontics, including patient…
The American Dental Association is collaborating with the Academy of Private Dental Practice to better support dentists, according to a March 11 news release from the ADA. Here are three things to know:
The Kentucky House of Representatives passed a bill that would require dental insurers honor patients’ written assignment of benefits, according to a March 12 report from CKNJ. House Bill 210 ensures that payment for dental services goes directly to the…
Hackensack, N.J.-based Max Surgical Specialty Management has appointed two new leaders to its clinical advisory board. The management services organization added Margo Freedberg, DMD, as medical director and Sung Hee Cho, DDS, MD, as chief medical officer. Dr. Freedberg has…
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners has added an Arizona practice to its network. Phoenix-based Desert Ridge Prosthodontics affiliated with Imagen Dental Partners earlier this month, according to the dental partnership organization’s LinkedIn page. The practice specializes in advanced dental solutions,…