Here's the latest roundup of dentists making headlines.
- Mississippi dentist Jon Germany, DMD, filed a $10 million lawsuit against the state dental board, alleging he is being disciplined because he advertises his dental service on television.
- Virginia dentist Brandon Allen, DDS, witnessed his community raise over $30,000 to help rebuild his dental office after it was damaged by violence that erupted alongside Richmond protests addressing racism and police brutality.
- Leo Rouse, DDS, received the American Dental Association's highest honor when he was named the 2020 recipient of its distinguished service award.
- Ohio dentist Ronald Griffin, DDS, allegedly assaulted children in his care, according to police records.
- A Missouri appeals court upheld a $2.5 million verdict against Thomas O'Keeffe, DDS, who drilled into a woman's tongue.
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