Robert Fredrickson, DDS, of Loyalsock Township, Pa., recently retired after 55 years in dentistry, the Williamsport Sun-Gazette reported July 21. Dr. Fredrickson practiced in the Williamsport area for several decades after completing dental school at Temple University in Philadelphia and…
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The Illinois Legislature recently voted to modify the state’s teledentistry laws. More than a dozen changes were approved by state legislators, including the addition of a definition for synchronous communication, clarifications on authorized activities by licensed dental professionals, service limitations…
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The high cost of receiving a dental education has changed the way graduates approach their livelihood after graduation, with some choosing to not pursue a residency program or following a different career path than previous generations. According to the Education…
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Toronto-based Dentalcorp has entered the U.S. market after acquiring Northstar Dental Partners, a 21-practice DSO headquartered in Boca Raton, Fla. Northstar Dental Partners is led by Founder and CEO Jordan Tomalty, DDS, who will retain an ownership position and remain…
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Action for Dental Health Act, reauthorizing the program, according to a July 20 news release from one of the bill’s sponsors. Here are five things to know: Read the full bill here.
Dallas-based Smile Doctors has appointed Jeff Knudson as CFO as the company prepares for its next phase of growth amid rising demand for orthodontic care. Mr. Knudson brings extensive experience working in multisite healthcare finance, most recently serving as CFO…
Chesterfield, Mo.-based Oral Surgery Partners recently added practices in Georgia, Tennessee and Missouri. The MSO’s newest partners are John Hofheins, DMD, MD in St. Louis; Austin Meadows, DMD, MD, in Columbus, Ga.; and Qingcong Zeng, DDS, MD, who owns three…
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners recently affiliated with two practices in San Antonio. The dental partnership organization added San Antonio Aesthetic & Family Dentistry and Hearthstone Dental Specialists, both led by Kimberly Voges, DDS. San Antonio Aesthetic & Family Dentistry…