Many dental practices in central Oregon appear to be affected by a shortage of dental assistants, KTVZ reports.
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A Houston-based pediatric dentist has seen more patients with cavities than before and believes it may be tied to wearing face masks, according to ABC's KTRK-TV.
Some Massachusetts dentists say the price of operating a dental practice has significantly increased, according to The Salem News.
Chicago dentist Ogbonna Bowden, DDS, is running a mobile dentistry service that provides children on the city's South Side with free exams, screenings and cleanings, according to local ABC affiliate WLS-TV.
The executive director of the Massachusetts Dental Society, Conor McNulty, died July 6 in his home at age 41.
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh has warned dentists that charging personal protective equipment fees may violate the Consumer Protection Act, according to ABC affiliate WMAR-TV.
More than 20 states have rolled back or paused reopening efforts as COVID-19 cases surge in certain regions.
Dentists, registered dental assistants and registered dental hygienists who obtained their licenses in California need to complete a basic life support course as part of the state's continuing education requirements.
Nevada dentists might face budget cuts during the state legislature's session to repair Nevada's $1.2 billion shortfall, according to NBC's KRNV.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom halted indoor operations for many businesses July 13 to slow the transmission of COVID-19, the California Dental Association reports.