From an acquisition to an investigation, here are five pediatric dentistry updates:
1. A lifelike child robot is teaching pediatric dentists in Japan how to respond to medical emergencies.
2. There was a 108 percent increase in the number of pediatric dentists in the U.S. from 2001 to 2021.
3. Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers was acquired by the Rise Fund, an investment company of private equity firm TPG.
4. Today's Dental Network partnered with SmileWorks Kids Dentistry, a pediatric dental practice in Sarasota, Fla.
5. The Dental Board of California is investigating Khuong Nguyen, DDS, a pediatric dentist in San Diego, after allegations that he billed for treatment that was either not performed or unnecessary.