Here's the latest roundup of dentists making headlines.
- Georgia dentist Roy Johnson, DDS, filed a class-action lawsuit May 8 against insurers that denied claims for lost income because of the pandemic.
- Florida dentist Craig Spodak, DMD, detailed his practice's decision to give first responders free dental care during the pandemic.
- Colorado dentist Ken Gasper, DDS, joined Denver-based DSO Espire Dental, marking the first dental group acquisition during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Wisconsin dentist Frederick Prehn, DDS, discussed the nonstop patient flow in his office since reopening for elective procedures.
- Massachusetts dentist Ryan S. Lee, DDS, answered a call to National Guard active duty to lead the rollout of more than 30,000 COVID-19 tests to the state's most vulnerable residents.
- Michigan dentist Seth Vruggink, DDS, shared concerns of the potential public health crisis that could arise if the state further delays routine dental care.
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