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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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4 dental company closures to know
Here are four recent dental company closures Becker's has reported on since Dec. 8, including dental practices, labs and more.
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Oregon dental practice suddenly closes
Pacific Northwest Implant Studio and General Dentistry in Eugene, Ore., led by Matthew Byrne, DDS, has shut down unexpectedly, leaving patients without care, according to a Jan. 11 report by ABC affiliate KEZI.
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11 dental school updates to know
Here are 11 dental school updates that Becker's has reported on since Nov. 28:
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New Jersey group opens 1st dental practice
Newly formed Haven Dental, founded by Charles Wei, DDS, opened its first practice location.
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Wisconsin dental practice suffers data breach
First Choice Dental, which operates 11 dental clinics throughout Wisconsin, suffered a cybersecurity incident.
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6 dentistry updates in Georgia
Two DSOs that added practices in Georgia and four other dental industry updates that Becker's has reported on since Dec. 8:
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Pennsylvania dentist sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting patients
A Pennsylvania dentist was recently sentenced to up to 23 months in prison for sexually assaulting patients, ABC affiliate WNEP reported Jan. 11.
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Georgia governor proposes $178M for new dental school
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp recently proposed putting $178 million toward construction of a dental school at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Atlanta News First reported Jan. 10.
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