The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against two Texas dental practice owners on behalf of two employees who say they were retaliated against for inquiring about COVID-19 safety precautions.
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The CDC recently updated its COVID-19 Guidance for Dental Settings to state that dental care providers should only avoid aerosol-generating procedures for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
Dozens of dentists have made headlines so far this year, whether it was for an accomplishment or their involvement in a major event.
Dental brand organization Envista Holdings Corporation launched a nonprofit oral health foundation, the Envista Smile Project, to support increased access to oral healthcare and oral health education, the company said July 14.
The Maine Dental Association Board of Directors recently elected Norma Desjardins, DDS, as its next president, marking the first time women have held the board's three executive positions.
A Nevada woman has been arrested on suspicion of breaking into a Sun Valley, Nev.-based dental practice, stealing more than $22,000 and performing tooth extractions without a license, KOLO-TV reported.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recently named K. Jean Beauchamp, DDS, as its new president.
A unique multispecialty institute has come to the A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health in Mesa to address additional dental and oral health needs.
Medical supply company Supply Clinic has added Patrick Strohkirch as its new vice president of special markets to lead ProSuite, the company's dental procurement platform for multi-office dental practices and DSOs.
Teledentistry being more widely used in the dental industry has set these companies up for continued growth.