From a Rhode Island dentist who said he would defy the state's COVID-19 vaccination mandate to the director of clinical affairs at 42 North Dental, here are 14 dentists who made headlines last week:
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The National Dental Association has voiced its support for expanded dental benefits under Medicare Part B.
A former Arizona dentist was arrested Sept. 30, accused of practicing unlicensed dentistry out of his home, Fox10 Phoenix reported Oct. 2.
Nationwide, 4,424 periodontists are actively practicing, according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Nationwide, 6,473 pediatric dentists are actively practicing, according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Dental providers can find the latest information on COVID-19 booster shots from the American Dental Association's updated COVID-19 vaccination fact sheet.
Tampa, Fla.-based WellCare is the U.S.'s best dental insurance company, according to Forbes' 2022 "America's Best Insurance Companies" list.
As Senate Democrats seek to expand dental coverage under Medicare, some dentists are worried about how the plan will be managed and how it will affect the dental industry.
There are 8,370 orthodontists practicing in the U.S., according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation, a health policy nonprofit.
The Minnesota Dental Association elected new officers and trustees Sept. 24.