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David Turpin, DDS, recognized worldwide as a leader in the orthodontics field, died May 29 at the age of 87. Dr. Turpin earned his dental degree at the University of Iowa, after which he served in the U.S. Navy. He…

Texas legislators recently passed a bill requiring patients to complete an in-person exam before undergoing orthodontic treatment. The bill was introduced following years of advocacy from the Texas Association for Orthodontists, the Texas Dental Association and the American Association of…

The American Dental Association voiced its support for a bill that would restore need-based eligibility for students to receive Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans. The Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add Debt Act would restore eligibility that…

The Arizona Board of Dental Examiners was slow to take action against a case of unlicensed dentistry despite complaints, according to a June 26 report from AZ Family.  AZ Family recently reviewed a dozen cases of individuals who posed as…

Little Rock, Ark.-based Lyon College School of Dental Medicine has welcomed its first class of students.  The new dental school, which earned its accreditation in February, aims to expand access to dental care in Arkansas while providing dental students with…

Brentwood, Tenn.-based Innovate 32 has partnered with Fort Bend Dental in Houston. Since its founding in 1987, Fort Bend Dental has grown to include five locations and 14 dentists. Shore Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, launched Innovate 32…

Hopkinton, Mass.-based Simply Dental Management has made several internal changes in response to employee feedback, including with its benefits and communications. The DSO said company-wide, anonymous surveys were sent out in September to identify employee challenges and areas of improvement.…