California's Medicaid program has added new options to its dental program, including fluoride benefits for children and reimbursing dentists for tobacco cessation counseling, according to the California Dental Association.
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Patterson Companies released a statement Oct. 16 regarding a Federal Trade Commission judge's decision that the company had neglected to negotiate with dental buying groups.
Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has formed a partnership with Clark Holmes Oral Facial Surgery of Alabama, according to an Oct. 22 news release.
Colorado legislators are debating whether to draft a bill to license dental therapists, according to Colorado Politics.
Plymouth Meeting, Pa.-based Mid-Atlantic Dental Partners has acquired DentalOne Partners, according to an Oct. 21 news release.
The American Dental Association is accepting comments from dentists and other dental professionals on proposed revisions to existing standards.
The American Dental Association scheduled two ads forThe New York Times and USA Today websites to clarify that the citizen petition submitted to the FDA against SmileDirectClub is still active, "contrary to SmileDirectClub's misstatements."
Biolase released its preliminary financial results Oct. 21 for the third quarter ended Sept. 30.
As dental tourism becomes more popular, companies are standing out by offering patients new features, such as airfare and tourist activities.
After a series of raids at its retail locations, SmileDirectClub filed a lawsuit Oct. 16 against the Dental Board of California, according to Bloomberg.