Of all dentists, pediatric dentists were the least likely to report being paid in full for the week of Sept. 13, according to poll findings from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Delray Beach, Fla.-based Spodak Dental Group is hiring entry-level employees at $15 per hour — above the state's current minimum wage — among other things to attract new staff members, according to a Sept. 20 news release.
From the co-founder of an alternative dental coverage company to the victim of a fatal car crash, here are five dentists who made headlines last week:
Macomb Community College in Warren, Mich., opened a 12,000-square-foot dental clinic housing new dental programs Sept. 17 to meet workforce and clinical demand, the Macomb Daily reported Sept. 19.
Wisconsin is one of many states in the U.S. facing a shortage of dental hygienists brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, TMJ4, an NBC affiliate, reported Sept. 20.
Waltham, Mass.-based DSO 42 North Dental has appointed Sharon Korzan as chief development officer, the organization said Sept. 20.
California Gov. Newsom is expected to sign a bill that would allow dentists in the state to administer influenza and COVID-19 vaccines and obtain licenses to conduct rapid COVID-19 tests, the California Dental Association said Sept. 17.
Dentists have begun offering membership plans to help uninsured patients receive care, Kaiser Health News reported Sept. 17.
Tempe, Ariz.-based Align Technology has announced an exclusive supply and distribution agreement with South Jordan, Utah-based Ultradent Products. Together, the two companies are introducing the first professional whitening system made for Invisalign aligners and Vivera retainers.
Delta Dental recently released its "2020 State of America's Oral Health Report" detailing oral health care trends in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic.