Here are six dental industry updates that have taken place in Florida so far in June:
1. Florida lawmakers are considering expanding the duties dental hygienists can perform in the state.
2. Cumming, Ga.-based OMS360 expanded its network into Central Florida with the acquisition of Winter Haven Oral Surgery.
3. Rasmussen Family Dentistry purchased the practice of Matthew Allen, DDS, in Fort Myers, Fla., who has retired after 60 years in dentistry.
4. Jeffrey Ottley, DMD, president of the Florida Dental Association warned of the potential impact of the state ending community water fluoridation.
5. A person was rushed to the hospital after crashing their vehicle into a dental office in Miami.
6. Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health affiliated with Dentists of Maitland (Fla.).
