The American Dental Association has asked the U.S. Senate to pass legislation that would help improve the dental workforce and access to care in rural areas.
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Irving, Texas-based US Endo Partners, a subsidiary of Specialized Dental, has added several practices in recent weeks.
The Illinois Senate recently passed a bill that would require dental practices to inform patients of a planned closure at least 30 days in advance.
Minnesota is the highest-paying state for dental assistants, while San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, Calif., is the highest-paying metropolitan region, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Here are three dental groups expanding in Arizona that Becker's has reported on since April 3:
Thomas Martin, DDS, opened Martin Dental Studio in Madison, Tenn., according to a May 23 news release.
Tyler Lasseigne, DDS, of Esthetic Associates in Baton Rouge, La., has had his license revoked by the state dental board, according to a May 22 report by CBS affiliate WAFB.
The Rhode Island Senate has proposed a bill that would establish a medical loss ratio for dental plans in the state.
The Edgar County (Ill.) Public Health Department is considering raising the starting pay to fill a vacant dentist position, The Prairie Press reported May 22.
Praveen Arany, PhD, received the T.H. Maiman Award for Excellence in Dental Laser Research.