The FDA is evaluating safety concerns of fixed nonremovable palatal expanders such as the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance after the device was targeted in multiple lawsuits for allegedly causing severe damage to patients' teeth.
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A California oral surgeon accused of sexually assaulting multiple patients has relinquished his license, NBC affiliate KCRA reported March 30.
Dental laser company Biolase reported a 24 percent growth in year-over-year revenue for 2022.
There is a shortage of dental hygienists and assistants as dental practices are facing trouble hiring, creating high demand.
The Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center in Albany, N.Y., received a $499,999 grant to create a dental residency program, according to a March 27 report by ABC News 10.
Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care opened its second Affordable Dentures & Implants location in less than 10 days.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Chris Cramer, DDS, and reappointed Nancy Evans, DDS, and Amanda Richardson to the state's dental review board.
Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance recently added a Georgia practice to its network.
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners recently added practices in Illinois and Ohio.
The dental industry has not been immune to the suffocating effects of inflation.