The East Carolina School of Dental Medicine has received a $593,000 grant to increase sustainability and access to dental services in North Carolina. The three-year grant invests more than $85,000 in patient care funds and more than $425,000 in salary…
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Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened an office in Helena, Mont., on May 1. The new office is led by Managing Clinical Director Trevor Given, DMD. The DSO supports more than 1,000 practices across the U.S.
A dentist in Charlotte, N.C., has surrendered his sedation permit after failing to address safety concerns or fix violations related to sedation. William Linger, DDS, is not permitted to administer any level of sedation to patients, supervise a certified registered…
There are 330 specialty dentists in Minnesota, the most out of any state, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The agency released updated employment information to reflect 2024 information on April 2. In total, there are 5,900 specialty dentists…
Here are five pieces of legislation being introduced, passed or signed that are impacting the dental staffing industry, as reported by Becker’s since March 26:
Phoenix-based Salt Dental Partners has spent the last two years expanding its network from 51 offices in five states to 156 offices in 20 states. In addition to experiencing a 300% increase within its geographic footprint, the DSO also saw…
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health plans to open several new offices in Florida, the Jacksonville Daily Record reported May 1. The medical-dental organization has leased three properties in Jacksonville for practices. Covenant Real Estate Group Head of Real Estate Chris Aguon…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent Civil Investigative Demands to Colgate-Palmolive and Proctor & Gamble. The investigation was launched into the two toothpaste manufactures for marketing their products in ways that are “misleading, deceptive and dangerous,” according to a May…
The removal of fluoride from public water supplies is gaining momentum in states across the U.S., but there are some possible negative consequences, according to dental academics. Utah and Florida have become the first two states to ban water fluoridation,…
Three dental organizations joined a coalition of groups urging Congress members to oppose cuts to the HHS Department. A draft budget proposal from the Office of Management and Budget recommended cutting the HHS Department’s discretionary funding by approximately 30%. Coalition…