Tanner, Ala.-based Calhoun Community College has begun the first semester of its new dental hygienist program, The Decatur Daily reported Aug. 18.
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The American Dental Association has appointed Elizabeth Shapiro, DDS, as chief of governance and strategy management.
The New York Dental Association recently made several leadership appointments, including a new president, president-elect, vice president and secretary-treasurer.
Delta Dental of Colorado's philanthropic foundation is committing $10 million over the next four years to organizations dedicated to advancing oral health equity.
Newport Beach, Calif.-based teledentistry company Denteractive is partnering with customer engagement company Swell to launch an integrated growth platform for dental practices.
New York City-based Candid Care sued Nashville, Tenn.-based SmileDirectClub Aug. 12 over patents related to SmileDirectClub's business model that sells teeth-straightening products directly to consumers, according to court documents viewed by Becker's.
Georgetown, Texas-based orthodontic support network Smile Doctors affiliated with nine practices during its second quarter, including its first in Maryland.
Two health organizations have partnered to develop a one-year residency program for dentists to improve their skills and knowledge after graduating dental school, reports the Bossier Press-Tribune.
Elizabeth Macready has joined Irvine, Calif.-based DSO Smile Brands as director of mergers and acquisitions.
Two dental companies ranked in Inc. 5000's 2021 list of top 200 fastest growing private companies.