Today's Top 20 Stories
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Pennsylvania oral surgeon to pay $120K to settle Controlled Substances Act violations
Donald Dinello, DMD, an oral surgeon in Pennsylvania, agreed to pay $120,000 in civil penalties for allegedly failing to comply with the Controlled Substances Act.
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Illinois dentist sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing drugs from patients
An Illinois dentist was sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing fentanyl from patients, injecting them with adulterated drugs and performing surgery without proper pain management.
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Cal Dental USA appoints new CEO
Los Angeles-based Cal Dental USA has appointed James Jones as its next CEO, effective in January.
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Louisiana city council greenlights Aspen Dental office
The Zachary (La.) City Council approved the construction of a new Aspen Dental building, The Advocate reported Dec. 20.
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120+ dental leadership moves in 2024
Here are more than 120 dental leadership updates Becker's has reported on this year:
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A government shutdown could hurt dentistry: 6 notes for dentists
The looming federal government shutdown could lead to oral health workforce programs and small business protections to lose funding, according to a Dec. 19 news release from the American Dental Association.
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12 big moves from Imagen Dental Partners in 2024
From practice additions to a new executive, here are 12 big updates to know on Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners, as reported by Becker's in 2024:
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Dental spending jumped $4B: 5 things to know
Dental spending in the U.S. increased by $4 billion between 2022 and 2023, according to data from the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute.
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Florida endodontics group partners with private equity firm
Mid-Florida Endodontics, a specialty group with 10 locations across the state, has partnered with SRM Equity Partners, a private equity firm.
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Salt Dental Partners expands in Washington, DC
Phoenix-based Salt Dental Partners added a new partner practice in Washington, D.C.
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Florida city halts water fluoridation after surgeon general recommendation: 5 notes
Port St. Lucie, Fla., has temporarily stopped adding fluoride to its water supply after Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, MD, PhD, spoke against the practice last month, WPTV reported Dec. 19.
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The dental specialty poised for growth in 2025
Regulatory changes and a continued focus on preventive care are just a couple of factors that are expected to drive significant growth in pediatric dentistry.
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Dr. Sodabeh Etminan 1st dentist selected for Obama Foundation Leaders Program
Sodabeh Etminan, DMD, recently became the first dentist selected for the Obama Foundation Leaders Program.
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Smile Source appoints chief dental officer
Kingwood, Texas-based Smile Source has appointed Jeff Osborne, DDS, as chief dental officer.
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Imagen Dental Partners adds Minnesota practice
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners has expanded its network in Minnesota.
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Aspen Dental opens practices in 4 states
Chicago-based Aspen Dental has opened four new practice locations in four states, according to information shared with Becker's.
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Dentsply Sirona faces new class action lawsuit: 5 notes
Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law has filed a class action lawsuit against dental products and equipment manufacturer Dentsply Sirona.
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Dental Care Alliance in 2024: 11 headlines to know
Here are 11 updates to know about Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance that Becker's reported on in 2024, including executive appointments and practice additions:
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How this NYU clinical director is advancing disability dental care: Q&A
Expanding access to dental care for individuals with disabilities is a passion and top priority for the new clinical director at an NYU Dentistry oral health center.
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Florida city votes to remove fluoride from water supply
The Tavares (Fla.) City Council voted to remove fluoride from the city's water supply, according to a Dec. 18 report from FOX 35.
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