From winners of the 2020 Teledentistry Innovation Awards to two new leadership appointments, here are the latest dentists making the news:
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Some dentists in 35 states reported a zero-day supply of surgical gowns as of Feb. 18, according to the American Dental Association's latest COVID-19 economic impact survey.
Two office managers for Indiana-based Arch Complete Family Dentistry were indicted on single counts of healthcare fraud, according to Feb. 23 news release from acting U.S. Attorney Gary Bell.
Pediatric dentists are currently using teledentistry the most, according to an American Dental Association economic impact survey for Feb. 15-18.
Some dental practices have disenrolled from Medicaid since the pandemic began, according to an American Dental Association economic impact survey for Feb. 15-18.
Sherwood Dental Clinic in Amarillo, Texas, has permanently closed without alerting its patients, local news outlet KAMR reported Feb. 22.
Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental has acquired six new dental practices in Florida, expanding the total number of locations to over 65.
The American Dental Association is urging Congress to consider changes to the Paycheck Protection Program in the next COVID-19 relief package.
The global dental hygiene devices market is projected to grow by $1.23 billion during 2021-25, according to a Technavio report.
San Francisco-based Delta Dental of California has introduced two new teledentistry offerings that provide virtual oral care consultations to Delta Dental of California PPO and Delta Dental Premier members plan members.