The status of dental practices across the U.S. varies between dental specialties, according to an American Dental Association economic impact survey for the week of Jan. 18.
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Dentists in at least 20 states are approved to administer the COVID-19 vaccine, helping the U.S. healthcare system curb the spread of the pandemic, according to the American Dental Association.
The ADA is asking the U.S. government to grant temporary liability protection to dentists who administer COVID-19 vaccines.
Chicago-based Aspen Dental has opened its 44th Texas office in Richardson.
Dentists across the country had to reshape their offices and practice protocols when the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year. Now, with the vaccine rollout in full swing, some dentists are thinking about what pandemic procedures they want to continue.
A Lubbock, Texas-based dentist, Jason White, DDS, was indicted Feb. 11 for production of child pornography, receipt and distribution of child pornography, and enticement of a minor, according to CBS affiliate KLBK-TV.
Boston-based DentaQuest applauded the Biden administration's decision to reopen the federal healthcare marketplace for three months.
Cortland, N.Y.-based Xpress-pay launched its contactless booking and online payment system for orthodontists in Lexington, Ky.
WalletHub released a Feb. 10 analysis including states with the highest and lowest costs for dental treatment.
Connecticut has the highest percentage of adults visiting a dentist within the last year, according to WalletHub.