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Driver accused of DUI after crashing into Florida dental practice
A dental practice in Clearwater, Fla., was allegedly hit by a drunk driver, according to a Jan. 21 report by CBS affiliate KIRO 7.
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Washington dentist indefinitely suspended after missing payments
The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission indefinitely suspended the license of Andrew Lai, DDS.
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Virginia dental office accidentally leaks patient information
Alexandria, Va.-based Mount Vernon Dental Smiles recently experienced a data security incident involving patient information.
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AtlantiCare to open 1st dental clinic
Atlantic City, N.J.-based AtlantiCare will open its first dental clinic in Atlantic City in February.
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Northwell Health acquires 2 dental practices
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health recently acquired two dental practices to expand services in Nassau County, N.Y.
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4 recents dental 1sts to know
Several DSOs and dental groups have kicked off 2024 by opening milestone practices.
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Rural areas have less access to dental care, worse oral health: Report
Adults living in rural areas are less likely to visit a dentist and have access to an oral healthcare provider compared to their urban and suburban counterparts, leading to worse dental health, according to a Jan. 17 report by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
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ECU dental school reaches 100,000 patients served
East Carolina University's School of Dental Medicine in Greenville, N.C., recently celebrated serving 100,000 patients throughout the state.
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Iowa dentist's license suspended for sexual misconduct
The Iowa Dental Board suspended the license of Calvin Weber, DDS, over charges of "improper sexual contact with or making lewd, lascivious or improper remarks or advances to a patient."
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Pennsylvania dentist charged with assaulting patient
A Pennsylvania dentist was recently charged with indecent assault and harassment against a female patient.
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Legislation aims to extend CDC Oral Health program funding
Legislation has been introduced in the Senate to reauthorize the CDC's Oral Health program for five years.
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Wisconsin Senate passes 4-bill dental package
The Wisconsin Senate and State Assembly both passed a package of bills to improve and expand access to oral healthcare in the state.
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Driver dies after crashing into Maryland dental office
A car crashed into the offices of a dentist and OB\GYN in Aberdeen, Md., NBC affiliate WBALTV reported Jan. 17.
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Former Illinois dentist pleads guilty to wire fraud
A former Illinois dentist pleaded guilty to wire fraud after practicing unlicensed dentistry, the Daily Herald reported Jan. 16.
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American Heart Association, Delta Dental launch total health initiative
The American Heart Association and Delta Dental partnered to launch Healthy Smiles, Healthy Hearts, an initiative to improve access to integrated healthcare.
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5 federal government, policy updates for dentists to know
Here are five federal updates dental leaders should know:
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Maryland legislators introduce bills to tackle dental care issues in the state
Maryland legislators have introduced several bills and have more planned to improve dental care in the state, The Southern Maryland Chronicle reported Jan. 15.
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Rhode Island woman ordered to stop practicing unlicensed dentistry
The Rhode Island State Department of Health issued a cease and desist order to Waleska Melgar to stop practicing dentistry in the state without a license.
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Dental assistant's license suspended for fraud, drug diversion
The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission indefinitely suspended the license of Jasmine Caminos, a dental assistant in the state.
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California dentist operating Santa Barbara's only 24-hour dental urgent care center
James Rolfe, DDS, recently extended the operating hours of his dental urgent care center in Santa Barbara, Calif., the Santa Barbara Independent reported Jan. 12.
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