The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has sent out another warning about phone scammers impersonating government officials. The scammers are targeting medical professionals, particularly dentists, trying to obtain professional information, according to a March 31 news release. Individuals…
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Eight dental companies were included on the Inc. Regionals 2025 list. The rankings are based on the company’s percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2023. The minimum revenue requirement is $100,000 in 2021 and $1 million for 2023. All companies…
Annapolis, Md.-based Center for Transformative Dentistry has integrated new treatment options for patients with temporomandibular joint disorder. Yasaman Roland, DDS, leader of the practice, is using 360-degree imaging technology and multi-disciplinary insights to find the root cause of TMJ and…
Company shareholders approved the acquisition of Patterson Cos. by Patient Square Capital, according to an April 1 news release from Patterson. Here are five things to know:
Cleveland-based orthobrain, an orthodontic technology company, has received $7.5 million growth capital. The funding will aid orthobrain’s growth through investments in talent, technology, marketing and education programs, according to an April 1 news release from the company. The company recorded…
From a class-action lawsuit to robotic dental implant milestones, here are seven dental technology updates to know that Becker’s reported on in March.
Eau Claire, Wis.-based Specialty Smile Partners has named Mark Musso its next CEO. Mr. Musso joined Specialty Smile Partners in 2022 and most recently served as its president and COO. Specialty Smile Partners supports pediatric dentists and orthodontists throughout the…
A Kansas dentist has filed a lawsuit against several insurance companies alleging conspiracy to suppress out-of-network payments to healthcare providers. Dennis Ayer, DDS, of Leawood, Kan., filed the lawsuit March 31 against Zelis Healthcare, UnitedHealth Group, Elevance Health, Aetna and…
Texas Sen. Bob Hall recently introduced legislation to prohibit fluoride from being added to public water supplies in the state. Four notes: 1. Senate Bill 2653 was filed March 13. 2. If enacted, the ban would go into effect Sept.…
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill into law that allows dental assistants to practice as oral preventive assistants. Senate Bill 1124 establishes the qualifications needed, which includes dental assistants completing an oral preventive assistant training course with at least…