From a class-action lawsuit to a new clear aligner product launch, here are four clear aligner updates to know, as reported by Becker’s since Feb. 19:
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The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act has been reintroduced in the House and Senate. Three notes for dentists: 1. The REDI Act would allow medical and dental students to defer payments on federal student loans and delay interest accrual until…
Dental Square is opening a dental facility in Lumberton, Texas, according to a March 17 report from 12 News. The 7,500-square-foot building will include two dedicated surgical rooms for procedures such as wisdom teeth removal and root canals, as well…
SPP Dental Partners has added its first practice in Utah. The DSO partnered with Giauque Family Dental in Millcreek, Utah. The practice is led by Chris Giauque, DDS, according to a March 18 news release. SPP Dental Partners supports practices…
There are 1,110 dental hygienists in New Mexico, the state with the highest percentage of residents covered by Medicaid and the federal Children’s Health Insurance Program. More than 20% of U.S. residents are enrolled in Medicaid, according to data compiled…
Here are four instances of individuals practicing unlicensed dentistry, as reported by Becker’s since Feb. 20:
Here are five federal government and policy updates since Feb. 20: 1. More than 100 members of the American Association of Orthodontists met with federal lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to advocate for policies related to orthodontic care. 2. The American…
Here are seven notable updates about the dental industry in Arizona: 1. The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is partnering with the Delta Dental Foundation of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana to launch a program that will address workforce shortages. The program…
A Connecticut dentist was pronounced dead after a plane crash in Deep River, Conn., according to Connecticut State Police. CSP said in a news release that officials responded to a report of a small glider that crashed into the woods…
The American Dental Association is launching a leadership development program as part of its inclusion and equity initiatives. The Leadership Institutes is the first of four directives the ADA Board of Trustees adopted earlier this year to support inclusion and…