Here are more than 200 dentists who have made headlines this year:
- Several dentists started offering discounts to patients affected by SmileDirectClub's closure.
- Frantz Brignol, DMD, was sentenced to two years in prison for tax evasion.
- Greg White, DMD, president and CEO of Lexington, Ky.-based PepperPointe Partnerships, connected with Becker's to discuss the biggest challenges and trends in the dental industry he foresees heading into 2024.
- Breanna Barnes, DMD, opened the first pediatric dental office in Fairview, Tenn.
- Christian Stohler, DMD, is stepping down as dean of the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and senior vice president of the Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City.
- Reese Harrison, DMD, is set to open a dental practice at a lifestyle center in Inlet Beach, Fla.
- The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission withdrew its charges against the dental general anesthesia license of Wei Guo, DMD, MD.
- Lydia Lancaster, DDS, and Thomas Garrity, DDS, opened a joint office in Franklin, Tenn.
- Alireza Moheb, DMD, was sentenced to one year of federal supervised release for providing drug dealers with prescriptions for opiate painkillers in exchange for cocaine.
- Frederick Hartman, DMD, president of the Rhode Island Dental Association, spoke with the Cranston Herald about how dentists in the state are dealing with workforce shortages, stagnant reimbursements, increasing costs and rising demand for services.
- The Wisconsin Dental Association appointed Chris Hansen, DDS, as its next president.
- Brett Gilbert, DDS, spoke with Beckers about how increased implementation of virtual reality technology could affect dental practices.
- The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery appointed Pushkar Mehra, DMD, as president.
- Four dentists spoke with Becker's about why dental education needs an overhaul.
- Six dentists spoke with Becker's about why they would like to see more medical-dental integration in dentistry.
- Two dentists spoke with Becker's about why private practice ownership is declining in the dental industry.
- Barry Lyon, DDS, gave his predictions for what DSOs will be most focused on in 2024.
- Jim Armbruster, DMD, retired after practicing dentistry for 47 years.
- Akeyla Brown, DDS, connected with Becker's to discuss her new role at Max Surgical Specialty Management and how she plans to be a force of positive change with the position.
- Chong Shao, DDS, and Katie Shao, DDS, started construction on a new location for Jones County Family Dentistry in Anamosa, Iowa.
- New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Premier Care Dental Management appointed Robert Kolts, DDS, its senior vice president of clinical affairs.
- Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care appointed Jumoke Adedoyin, DDS, and Daniel Fenton, DMD, its chief clinical officers.
- Six dentists spoke with Becker's to discuss their biggest frustrations.
- Sura Dabbagh, DDS, and Hayder Kafaji, DDS, partnered to open Bayshore Family Dental in Dunedin, Fla.
- Jill Keaton, DMD, was appointed dean of the University of Pikeville (Ky.) Tanner College of Dental Medicine.
- Nine dentists spoke with Becker's about how they prepare for busy days.
- Deborah Brown, DMD, spoke with Becker's about her dental industry predictions for 2024.
- Charles Stamitoles, DDS, pleaded no contest to a felony perjury charge.
- Three dental professionals shared with Becker's the reasons that drew them into the dental industry – clinical autonomy, having free time and self satisfaction.
- The office of Glenn Snyder, DDS, was damaged after a car crashed into it Oct. 27.
- Aminat Osuji, DDS, took over Designer Smiles, a dental practice in Evanston, Ill.
- William Gardner, DDS, received three years of probation for practicing dentistry without a license.
- Six dentists shared with Becker's their biggest career accomplishments.
- Sara Larbi, DDS, spoke with Becker's about the trends she's following in dental care, supporting her staff and the importance of holistic care.
- Peter Rivoli, DDS, spoke with Becker's about how he is using artificial intelligence to grow his practice.
- A judge approved the U.S.' consent decree, prohibiting Jordan Hobel, DDS, a dentist who formerly practiced in Frostburg, Md., from prescribing controlled substances.
- Six dentists spoke with Becker's about how staffing shortages are affecting practices and what they expect to see next year.
- Nine dentists spoke with Becker's about what is causing burnout, how it is affecting the industry and what is needed to reduce burnout.
- Graig Fischgrund, DMD, is opening Max Dental Group, a dental practice in Hicksville, N.Y.
- Alexa Martin, DMD, spoke with Becker's about her practice, the trends she's following in the endodontics field and how technology is affecting patient care.
- Brian Fong, DMD, spoke with Becker's about how his practice has been dealing with payer reimbursements.
- Thirteen dentists shared the top thing that they would change about dentistry.
- The American Dental Association named Edwin del Valle-Sepulveda, DMD, its second vice president, and Brett Kessler, DDS, its president-elect.
- Helen Jang, DDS, and Sydney Olson, DDS, partnered to open St. Elmo Dental, a dental practice in Chattanooga, Tenn.
- Three dentists spoke with Becker's about how reimbursements are affecting their practices.
- Terry Dischinger, DDS, a nine-year NBA player, Olympic gold medalist and orthodontist, died Oct. 10 at the age of 82.
- Bob Ditomassi, DDS, a dentist in Springfield, Mass., spoke with Becker's about the changes he wants to see in the industry.
- Gerald Ziebert, DDS, the former director of the Marquette University School of Dentistry’s Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics, died at the age of 90.
- The American Dental Association and the American Association for Dental, Oral & Craniofacial Research announced three dentists as winners of the Evidence-Based Dentistry Faculty & Practice Awards.
- Javad Aghaloo, DDS, a dentist in San Diego, pleaded guilty to Medicare fraud.
- Five dentists spoke with Becker's about what career they would have chosen if they hadn't become a dentist.
- Marnie Oakley, DMD, was appointed dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and president of University Dental Health Services.
- Jordan Cooper, DDS, spoke with Becker's about how the current dental school model can be updated to better prepare students for the industry.
- Four dentists connected with Becker's to share what their worst investment has been so far in 2023.
- Six dentists connected with Becker's to share what their best investment has been so far in 2023.
- Rosalie Perpich, DDS, was installed as president of the Minnesota Dental Association.
- Eight dentists spoke with Becker's about how they are easing patient nerves.
- Scott Asnis, DDS, founder and CEO of Dental365, spoke with Becker's about the company's growth and how technology is changing the dental industry.
- Gregory Chadwick, DDS, was installed as president of the FDI World Dental Federation.
- Chuck Pitts, DMD, a dental surgeon at Refresh Me Dental Center in LaGrange, Ga., has used the Yomi Robotic Dental System for more than 100 implant procedures.
- Michael Davis, DMD, spoke with Becker's about how increased costs have affected his practice.
- Dennis McCaffrey, DDS, retired from his practice after 48 years of service in the dental industry.
- Jason Auerbach, DDS, co-CEO of Max Surgical Specialty Management, spoke with Becker's about the company's goals and why investment in the oral surgery field is picking up.
- Five dentists spoke with Becker's about what they wish they knew before entering the field.
- Raul Escalante, DDS, spoke with Becker's about why he was not prepared to run a practice when he started his career more than three decades ago.
- Two dentists spoke with Becker's to discuss their opposition or support for a federal medical loss ratio.
- David Kurzinsky, DDS, is retiring after 42 years of service in the industry.
- Kyle Sparkman, DDS, is planning to open the fourth Sparkman Orthodontics location.
- John Alonge, DDS, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Erie, Pa., received a $3.2 million jury verdict after slipping and falling in an operating room at Saint Vincent Hospital.
- Six dentists shared with Becker's several things they wish patients knew about their job, oral health and the dental industry.
- 10 dentists shared what they hope to accomplish during the last three months of the year.
- Joshua Gish, DDS, was named president of Springfield, N.J.-based Leading Edge Specialized Dentistry.
- Rahul Kallianpur, DDS, a dentist at Brookside Family Dentistry in Chester, N.Y., is planning to open a dental practice at an old pharmacy in Pleasantville, N.Y.
- Three dentists recently spoke with Becker's about their favorite services to provide patients.
- Three dentists recently spoke with Becker's about what they see as the biggest misconceptions in the dental industry.
- Nine dentists connected with Becker's on whether they would choose to join a DSO or go into private practice if they were just starting out their career today.
- Scott Kalniz, DDS, joined the board of directors of Smile America Partners.
- James Ryan, DDS, was found guilty of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter for the death of this girlfriend.
- Myron Bromberg, DDS, and Huzefa Kapadia, DDS, spoke with Becker's about Guardian's reaction to Massachusetts' medical loss ratio for dental insurers.
- Noel Liu, DDS, of Secure Dental in Chicago, spoke with Becker's about his biggest concern in the dental industry.
- Mahesh Dholariya, DDS, will open Dentist at Plum Creek, his second practice in Kyle, Texas.
- Rajdeep Randhawa, DDS, spoke with Becker's about COVID-19's impact on dentistry.
- Ranjan Rajbanshi, DDS, pleaded guilty to stealing $500,000 in COVID-19 relief money.
- Samantha Jette, DDS, acquired a dental practice in West Virginia after the former owner's death.
- Eight dentists connected with Becker's to share the best part of their day-to-day routine at their dental practices.
- Philadelphia-based Penn Dental Medicine named Dean Meehan, DMD, assistant dean and chief dental officer.
- Douglas Grosmark, DMD, is retiring after 34 years in the industry.
- Six dentists connected with Becker's to discuss the reasons dental hygienists and assistants are staying away from the industry, creating high demand and short supply.
- Scott Cale, DDS, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for engaging in a Medicaid fraud scheme.
- Monzer Al-Dadah, DDS, was ordered to pay $20,000 in back wages after unlawfully terminating a dental assistant.
- Jeffrey Hedges, DMD, opened Hedges Dental, his own private practice in Louisville, Ky.
- Julia Plevnia, DDS, received the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons' humanitarian award.
- Frantz Brignol, DMD, was found guilty of tax evasion.
- Six dentists shared with Becker's the challenges they have to navigate in their careers.
- James Jones, DMD, went viral on social media for a video showing his Willy Wonka-inspired practice.
- Aaron Wilkins, DDS, is spending nearly $1 million to rebuild his practice after it was destroyed in a fire.
- Curt Cotton, DDS, plans to retire after 47 years of practice.
- Ten dentists spoke with Becker's about how dentistry has changed over the past year.
- Five dentists spoke with Becker's about whether patient no-shows and cancellations were affecting their practice.
- David Levasseur, DDS, bought a dental practice in Presque Isle, Maine, after the previous owner retired.
- Augusta (Ga.) University named Nancy Young, DMD, dean of its Dental College of Georgia.
- Four dentists shared with Becker's their goals and top priorities for the second half of 2023.
- Six dentists and industry leaders connected with Becker's on how dental practices and DSOs can best incorporate artificial intelligence.
- Craig Crawford, DDS, weighed in on the possible negative effects of DIY braces.
- Southlake, Texas-based Allied OMS appointed Jonathon Jundt, DDS, MD, its chief medical officer.
- Paul Hanna, DMD, admitted to not paying taxes from 2013 to 2020.
- Rajesh Lalla, DDS, PhD, received the distinguished service award from the International Society of Oral Oncology.
- Seven dentists shared with Becker's what they believe could be the possible impact of expanding Medicaid dental coverage for adults.
- The University of Michigan School of Dentistry in Ann Arbor appointed Jacques Nör, DDS, PhD, as its next dean.
- Four dentists were included on DentaQuest's 2023 Health Equity Heroes list.
- Kira Toulson, DDS, of Dental Care of Baltimore in Owings Mills, Md., is the first dentist in Baltimore County to utilize the Yomi Robotic Dental System.
- Jennifer Burkitt, DDS, a dentist in Tulsa, Okla., agreed to pay $150,000 in penalties as a settlement following allegations that her practice violated the Controlled Substances Act.
- Vilas Sastry, DMD, CEO of Teledentistry.com, spoke with Becker's about the company's new benefits education system.
- A new dentist is opening up a practice at the site of an Aurora, Colo.-based practice that closed after its owner was accused of poisoning his wife.
- Blane Jackson, DDS, owner of Jackson Dental in Phoenix, plans to remodel the site of a former restaurant and turn it into a dental practice.
- Janet Youn, DDS, launched the Asian American Dental Society.
- Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD, was selected to be the next dean of the Lincoln-based University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry.
- Jay Sadrinia, DDS, was convicted of unlawfully prescribing opioids, including unlawfully prescribing morphine that caused a patient’s death.
- Milwaukee-based Marquette University School of Dentistry appointed Elsbeth Kalenderian, DDS, PhD, its new dean.
- Twelve dentists shared with Becker's what is making them feel optimistic about the future of dentistry and the industry.
- Three dentists shared with Becker's how dental insurers and reimbursements will disrupt the dental industry.
- P. Shawn Stopperich, DMD, spoke with Becker's about the advice he would give to other practice owners looking to join an MSO.
- Tammy Del Sol, DMD, invented a star-shaped grip to help prevent pain while holding dental tools.
- Five dentists recently shared with Becker's what they predict as the next disruptor of the dental industry.
- Huzefa Kapadia, DDS, spoke with Becker's about staffing shortages in the industry, increased DSO presence and how dental schools can better educate students.
- Anthony Cuomo, DMD, started as president of the New York State Dental Association.
- Martin Steed, DDS, was appointed the James B. Edwards endowed chair in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina's James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine in Charleston.
- Brian Bui, DDS, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for COVID-19 relief fraud.
- Four dentists spoke with Becker's about the most interesting cases of their careers.
- Lee Harris, DDS, a dentist at Harris Dental Solutions in Los Angeles, connected with Becker's to discuss private practice's place in the future.
- Eight dentists joined the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry as board officers and trustees.
- Three dentists shared with Becker's what they feel is the most dangerous trend facing dentistry.
- Six dentists shared with Becker's the most common questions they get from patients and how they address them.
- Thomas Martin, DDS, opened Martin Dental Studio in Madison, Tenn.
- Tyler Lasseigne, DDS, of Esthetic Associates in Baton Rouge, La., had his license revoked by the state dental board.
- Sage Dental's Cindy Roark, DMD, senior vice president and chief clinical officer, spoke with Becker's about the Sage Academies program and how it benefits employees.
- The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry awarded Kevin Donly, DDS, the distinguished service award.
- Heera Chang, DDS, MD, was appointed as the first female dental director of Hawaii Dental Service, a dental benefits provider.
- Lynn Pierri, DDS, connected with Becker's about the five-year process to earn approval for her dentistry-focused ASC and the impact the ASC will have on the community.
- Jack Massarsky, DDS, was sentenced to two years in prison for embezzling more than $1.2 million from his employer and fraudulently obtaining government benefits in his employer’s name.
- Daniel Cameron Braasch, DMD, opened Braasch Oral Surgery in Bedford, N.H.
- Thomas Kelly, DDS, visited Ohio state representatives to discuss how to improve shortages and increase funding for dental training.
- Lorin Berland, DDS, founder of Dr. B Dental Solutions, spoke with Becker's about their company's growth and their plans for expansion.
- Liberty Dental Plan has appointed Rosa Roldan, DMD, MD, as the company's new chief dental officer.
- Jennifer Eisenhuth, DDS, and Abby Syverson, DMD, launched Lakeside Orthodontics in Eagen and St. Paul, Minn.
- Brent Stephens, DDS, opened Panola Dental, his second office, in Carthage, Texas.
- Dr. Jeong-Woo Yoo, a dental practice owner in Zug, Switzerland, and co-founder of digital dentistry service Smylor Dental, connected with Becker's to give advice to the next generation of dental leaders.
- Evan Tetelman, DDS, spoke with Becker's about his outlook on the dental industry.
- Tom Blake, DDS, was named president-elect of the Indiana Dental Association.
- Dr. John Greenspan, PhD, a dental leader known for pioneering oral AIDS research, died March 31 at 85.
- Former ADA president Howard Jones, DMD, died March 4 at the age of 80.
- Alexandre Vieira, DDS, PhD, was named president of the American Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research.
- Edward Zuckerberg, DDS, joined dental artificial intelligence company Velmeni's advisory board.
- Hanife Bayraktaroglu, DDS, has completed more than 110 dental procedures with the Yomi robot in the past year.
- Trevor Lines, DDS, a dentist at Dentists of Chandler (Ariz.), connected with Becker's to discuss how culture can be a DSO's biggest asset.
- Three dentists shared with Becker's the challenges that have arisen for them in the dental industry over the past year.
- Greg Pedro, DMD, opened a dental medspa practice in New York City.
- Cynthia Wong, DMD, was named chair of pediatric dentistry of Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center.
- Mark Derouen, DDS, relocated his practice after its original location was damaged by tornados in December.
- David Hamlar, MD, DDS, performed oral surgery on Minnesota Twins infielder Kyle Farmer on April 12.
- Amogh Velangi, DDS, and Akhil Mehta, DDS, of ProSmile Dental Implant Center in Scottsdale, Ariz., completed their 10,000th dental implant procedures.
- Kaleigh Fulmer McGhee, DDS, took over Fulmer Dentistry in Kenosha, Wis., after her father, James Fulmer, DDS, retired in March.
- Scott Funke, DDS, of Med City Dental in Rochester, Minn., purchased a former realty office for $785,000 to relocate his dental practice.
- Michael Wasson, DDS, opened Arizona Jaw Surgery in Scottsdale to provide oral surgery options previously not available in the area.
- Chad Carpenter, DDS, is working with a team of biomedical engineers on a prototype that would allow dentists to perform remote robotic dentistry.
- David Hsu, DMD, joined Babylon Dental Care in Patchogue, N.Y.
- Matthew Janda, DDS, owner of Janda Family Dentistry in Sterling, Colo., retired after 42 years in practice. He sold his practice to Carly Schrade, DDS, who will open Pradera Dental in May.
- William Calnon, DDS, was given the Distinguished Service Award by the New York State Dental Association.
- Star Community Health in Allentown, Pa., appointed Tonya Cook, DMD, as its first chief dental officer.
- Frantz Brignol, DMD, pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion and one count of failing to file a tax return.
- Joseph Howard, DDS, MD, and two of his assistants were given a Life Saving Award from the West Hartford Fire Department after saving a man's life using CPR and an automated external defibrillator.
- Ryaz Ansari, DDS, an oral surgeon in West Hartford, Conn., utilizes the Yomi dental implant robot during 80 percent of his dental implant procedures.
- Teresa Poorman-Maaske, DDS, retired from the Tooth Fairy Pediatric Dental Clinic in Kearney, Neb., after 33 years in practice.
- David Webb, DDS, relinquished his practice license after being accused of sexually assaulting multiple patients.
- Chris Cramer, DDS, and Nancy Evans, DDS, were appointed to the Texas dental review board.
- Thomas Boreman, DDS, retired from Smithville Family Dentistry in Ohio after being in practice for 47 years.
- Five dentists shared with Becker's their thoughts on the Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act and how it could impact the dental industry.
- Matt Carlston, DMD, vice president of marketing and partner recruitment at Comfort Dental, connected with Becker's to discuss the biggest threats to dentists.
- The Academy of Osseointegration awarded Steven Eckert, DDS, with the Distinguished Service Award.
- Five dentists spoke with Becker's about whether they plan to leave insurance networks this year.
- Christopher Carrington, DDS, spoke with Becker's about why he is worried that the dental industry is valuing quantity over quality.
- Six dentists connected with Becker's to discuss the toughest decisions dentists have to make.
- Six dental leaders shared with Becker's the trends taking place in today's dental industry that they are most afraid of.
- Cosmo Haralambidis, DMD, received the 2023 Ortho Innovator Award for the Dental Pain Eraser, a portable electronic dental anesthesia device.
- Clarence Nabers, DDS, was sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to commit healthcare fraud.
- Marcelo Araujo, DDS, PhD, will began a new role as dean of the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine May 15.
- The Florida Board of Dentistry revoked the license of Charles Stamitoles, DDS, after he was convicted of inappropriately touching a female employee.
- Three dentists shared with Becker's their thoughts on the Federal Trade Commission's noncompete ban proposal and how it could affect the dental industry.
- Victoria Yu, DDS, joined Walmart Health as its chief dental officer.
- Lucian Boboia, DDS, pleaded guilty to obtaining fentanyl and other controlled substances by fraud or deception.
- Seven dental executives spoke with Becker's about the healthcare trends they are following.
- The office of Greg Baker, DMD, is booked months out in advance due to ongoing dental workforce shortages.
- The American Dental Association released its "10 under 10" winners for 2023, highlighting 10 dentists making a difference and demonstrating excellence in the industry.
- Five dentists discussed with Becker's whether private practice is still feasible for young dentists in 2023.
- Abe Abdul, DMD, earned the 2022 Excellence in Action for Dental Health Award from the American Dental Association.
- Four dentists connected with Becker's to answer, "What is the future of independent dental practices?"
- Jonas Gauthier, DDS, is the first dentist in Louisiana to offer robot-assisted dental implant surgery.
- Roger Bohannan, DDS, and David Bohannan, DMD, were ordered to pay $15,706 in back wages to employees they allegedly fired for raising COVID-19 safety concerns.
- Steve Frost, DDS, and Vladana Babcic Tal, DMD, were appointed chief clinical affiliations officer and chief clinical officer at U.S. Endo Partners, respectively.
- Four dentists spoke with Becker's about the impact consolidation has had on dentistry.
- Kimberley Wu, DMD, was appointed executive vice president and national clinical director of orthodontics for Atlanta-based DSO D4C Dental Brands.
- Vladana Babcic Tal, DMD, was appointed chief clinical officer of Specialized Dental.
- Roshan Parikh, DDS, resigned as president and CEO of New York City-based Dntl Bar.
- Henry Cherrick, DDS, an oral pathology leader who served as dean of two dental schools, died Jan. 24 at the age of 84.
- Howard Howell, DDS, is retiring from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine after serving the school for more than 45 years.
- Timothy Wilson, DDS, pleaded guilty to failing to pay the IRS taxes withheld from employee wages.
- Jack Massarsky, DDS, pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $1.2 million from his employer and fraudulently obtaining government benefits in his employer's name.
- Two dentists spoke with Becker's about the challenges facing independent dentists this year.
- Three dentists spoke with Becker's about the most controversial trends in dentistry and their effects on the industry.
- Angelo Mariotti, DDS, PhD, was named dean of the Louisiana State University Health New Orleans School of Dentistry.
- Christopher Hayner, DMD, said he plans to relocate his practice out of downtown Pittsburgh after several violent incidents that have taken place in the area.
- Theresa Wang, DDS, was appointed chief clinical and development officer of ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers.
- Hanife Canan Bayraktaroglu, DDS, completed 100 cases using the Yomi dental implant robot.
- William Lobb, DDS, the longest-serving dental school dean in the U.S., will retired June 30.
- Saulius Drukteinis, DMD, PhD, was appointed dean of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Dental Medicine.
- Benjamin Joy, DDS, spoke with Becker's about how dental practice owners can ensure their staff is happy to retain and attract the best team.
- Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said her husband, Marc Mallory, DDS, retired from dentistry early due to threats against her.
- Seven dentists shared with Becker's what they would want from the tooth fairy in 2023.
- Mouhab Rizkallah, DDS, who spearheaded a payer reform law in Massachusetts, said he plans to push for a medical loss ratio in dentistry at the federal level to match the medical industry.
- Mariz Tanious, DDS, was appointed chief dental officer of Holyoke, Mass.-based DSO Affinity Dental Management.
- Justin Schlaikjer, DDS, completed 100 cases using the Yomi dental implant robot.
- James Grant, DDS, and Brad Renehan, DDS, MD, received FDA clearance for their square dental implant.