Delta Dental of Iowa and the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation are offering $10.5 million to Iowa dentists and nonprofits affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, CBS affiliate KIMT reports.
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Two Idaho dentists urged Gov. Brad Little to veto legislation that would limit teledentistry practices, calling the timing of the billing "downright offensive" in an opinion piece published by the Idaho Statesman.
Orange, Calif.-based Western Dental announced March 20 that a limited number of offices will remain open to provide emergency services to patients.
Massachusetts dental hygienist and a spokesperson for the Massachusetts Dental Hygienist Association Katherine Soal says dental offices across the state have remained open, according to Boston.com.
A North Carolina dentist had his license revoked by the state dental board for incompetence and malpractice in the care of 19 patients, according to WECT 6.
State officials in Louisiana have asked dental offices to suspend all non-emergency services until April 16, according to myarklamiss.com.
Iowa City-based University of Iowa began notifying students and a patient at its dental clinic March 19 that a dental student had self-identified as testing positive for COVID-19.
Below are statements from four dentists or dental organizations closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic:
On average, state dental boards suspend only 0.1 percent of dentists' licenses each year, according to a USA Today analysis.
Dentists across the country are voluntarily gifting local hospitals and government agencies their medical supplies amid the coronavirus outbreak.