Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente announced March 15 that all nonemergency medical and dental procedures in Oregon and Southwest Washington will be postponed through the end of the month, according to The Oregonian.
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Numerous dental conferences and clinics have been canceled amid rising COVID-19 concerns.
A Spokane, Wash.-based dentist is concerned he might have to temporarily close his practice due to shortages in medical masks, according to local CBS affiliate KREM.
SmileDirectClub announced March 12 that it has made several updates to its consumer experience model to bring greater transparency to club members and provide effective training to staff.
Dallas-based Jefferson Dental & Orthodontic announced March 11 that it has named Mick McCormick permanent CEO.
The Hinman Dental Society's annual conference in Atlanta has been canceled due to growing concerns over the coronavirus, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Chicago-based Elite Dental Partners announced March 11 that it has hired Adam Burr, DDS, to serve as its chief dental officer.
Woodbridge, Va.-based Light Wave Dental Management announced March 11 that it has acquired Raleigh, N.C.-based Triangle Family Dentistry.
A Salinas, Calif.-based dentist is expected to plead no contest to charges of possessing child pornography and an illegal assault weapon, according to the Monterey County District Attorney and cited by The Californian.