The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission indefinitely suspended the credential to practice in the state of Joseph Zimmer, DDS. In 2024, a site inspection at Dr. Zimmer’s dental practice ...

Although the future of clinical dentistry is bright overall, dentists can expect a few new obstacles this year that could create more challenges for dentists and patients, according to Barry Lyon, DDS ...

A bill to prohibit fluoride from being added to public water supplies died in committee earlier this month. Public water systems in the state are legally able to fluoridate drinking water as long as ...

A new dental practice has opened in an area deemed a “dental desert” in Lexington, Ky., WKYT reported May 16. Unbridled Dental Care is led by Chassity Betzing, DMD, Rachel Wilson, DMD, and Mark Carter ...

Eau Claire, Wis.-based Specialty Smile Partners has added a pediatric orthodontic practice in Florida.  The organization acquired Little Gators Pediatric Dentistry in Winter Gardens, Fla., which is ...

Christy Englehart stepped down from her role as COO at Pepperpointe Partnerships to join Dentist Entrepreneurship Organization as a fractional COO. Ms. Englehart joined PepperPointe Partnerships in ...

Dental supply company Henry Schein has completed a $250 million strategic investment by global investment firm KKR.  As part of the deal, William Daniel, executive advisor to KKR, joins Henry Schein’s ...

Studies have shown a link between cardiovascular disease and oral health. The evidence is growing: oral health is connected to overall health. In an effort to increase awareness; expand access to ...

A Tennessee dentist is feeling the effects of immigration enforcement at his practice, WKRN reported May 13. The Department of Homeland Security reported that nearly 200 people were arrested as part ...

Specialized Dental Partners has been the most acquisitive private equity-backed DSO since 2021, according to PitchBook’s “Healthcare Services Report” for the first quarter of 2025. The report analyzes ...

The Northeast Ohio Medical University has appointed Sorin Teich, DMD, as the inaugural dean of its Bitonte College of Dentistry. Dr. Teich joins the Bitonte College of Dentistry from the Medical ...

Children’s Dentistry and Patrick Fields, DDS, to its network. Cabot Children’s Dentistry is the DSO’s second pediatric practice in the city, according to a May 13 LinkedIn post. Dr. Fields is also the ...