An Indiana woman has been sentenced to prison for stealing more than $50,000 from an orthodontics practice, The 812 reported March 5. Jennifer Fullenkamp was an employee of Batesville, Ind.-based Scheele Orthodontics. She was arrested in August 2024 on charges…
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There’s a shift most dental leaders are feeling right now but not always naming: decisions that used to be fast are now slower, heavier and more deliberate. Patients are asking more questions. They want to understand sequencing, cost exposure and alternatives. Even routine…
Minnesota has the highest average hourly wage for dental assistants at $30.62 per hour, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Bureau of Labor Statistics updated its pay data for dental jobs to reflect 2024 information April…
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…
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry has installed Dr. Thomas G. Ison, DMD, to serve as the organization’s next president. Dr. Ison is a private practice dentist in Newburgh, Ind. He has previously served as an assistant professor at the…
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Here are 14 dentists who have made headlines since April 21:
Reveal Dental Partners, a newly formed DSO, has acquired Britely Dentures & Implants. Britely Dentures & Implants was previously owned by Vista Verde Dental Partners. Britely has seven locations in five states. The acquisition allows Reveal Dental Partners to expand…
Lexington, Ky.-based PepperPointe Partnerships has added four Virginia dental practices to its network. The new affiliates are Amelia Family Dentistry, James Burton, DMD, Slaughter and Slaughter Family Dentistry and PeaksView Dental, according to a March 26 news release. The additions…
Here is a recap of how some of the largest DSOs and dental groups in the U.S. grew and expanded in 2024, as reported by Becker's since the start of 2025.
The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry has added Epic Wisdom at its clinics to combine its medical and dental records.