Denver-based Espire Dental has partnered with Zollege, an operator of dental assistant schools, to expand access to dental assisting programs. Through the partnership, Espire Dental will launch 12-week dental assisting programs at its dental practices located in Lakewood, Loveland and…
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Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance has made several leadership changes this year to support its growing network of practices. Here are three industry executives joining the DSO: 1. Johanna Tesoniero, DDS, was appointed chief dental officer of the DSO’s North…
Here are six dental leadership changes that have taken place since March 7:
Here are three DSOs and dental groups that have recently expanded their presence in the West, as reported by Becker’s since March 3:
Mark Bowman, DDS, was confirmed to be the owner of a small plane that crashed in Greenville, N.C., on March 14, WITN reported. The crash occurred at about 7:50 a.m. March 14 near the Pitt-Greenville Airport, killing the two people…
Here are four dentists who have made headlines since March 10: 1. The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission denied the dental license of a dentist in Holt, Mich. 2. Jeff Fordice, DDS, of Fairmont, Minn., is set to retire after…
A coalition of more than 70 organizations wrote a letter urging congressional leaders to protect the Medicaid program, according to a March 13 news release from the American Dental Association. Here are five things to know: Read the full letter…
The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission denied the dental license of a dentist in Holt, Mich. Edward Liu, DDS, was involved in at least three medical malpractice settlements in January 2009, May 2011 and September 2020, according to a March…
Dentists and DSOs are being confronted with new challenges this year as the industry faces increased operating costs, potential Medicaid cuts, stagnant insurance reimbursements and more. Four dentists recently shared their top worries with Becker’s. Editor’s note: These responses were…
Nebraska Sen. Ben Hansen introduced a bill that would remove a mandate requiring certain communities in the state to add fluoride to their water supply, KOLN reported March 12. Communities with more than 1,000 residents have been required to fluoridate…