The Pennsylvania Dental Association has installed Theodore Rockwell, DMD, as its next president. Dr. Rockwell has operated a private dental practice in Warren, Pa., since 2018. He previously served as director of the Crescent Park Dental Clinic at Warren (Pa.)…
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Here are six dentists who have made headlines since April 29:
Little Rock, Ark.-based Rock Dental Brands has appointed Abhi Nyatee as its next CFO. Mr. Nyatee has more than 18 years of experience working for public and private equity-backed companies in a variety of industries, including healthcare, insurance, software, professional…
Smile Source, a private practice dental network, is merging with ACT Dental, a dental practice coaching and education company to enhance support for independent dentists. In addition to the merger, Smile Source also announced May 5 that Barrett Straub, DDS,…
Imagine Orthodontic Studio has committed itself to providing patients affordable treatment options despite rising costs. Sam Patel, CEO at Imagine Orthodontic Studio, recently joined the Becker’s Dental + DSO Review Podcast to discuss his organization’s work and the trends he…
The Louisiana Senate has passed a bill to repeal the Louisiana Department of Health’s water fluoridation program and prohibit public water systems from adding it. Public water systems with at least 5,000 connections in the state are required by law…
Wisconsin property owners are seeking $120,000 from a now closed dental clinic, Fox 6 reported May 1. An EON Clinics location in Bloomfield, Wis., closed unexpectedly last month. Patients are now scrambling to find new providers and be reimbursed for…
Oral health in the U.S. could decline further if states and cities move forward with fluoride bans, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Several states are weighing legislation to ban community water fluoridation, with Utah and Florida recently becoming the first…
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health has had a busy year filled with new practice openings and other business initiatives. Here are seven updates to know: 1. PDS Health plans to open several new offices in Florida. 2. PDS Health expanded its…
The East Carolina School of Dental Medicine has received a $593,000 grant to increase sustainability and access to dental services in North Carolina. The three-year grant invests more than $85,000 in patient care funds and more than $425,000 in salary…