Two dentists who filled leadership roles at dental organizations and five other dentists who have made headlines since Feb. 13:
1. Ryan Holmes, DDS, director of dental affairs at Chicago-based DSO Bright Direction Dental, spoke with Becker's about the biggest challenges facing the dental industry and what's next for the DSO this year.
2. Luiz Dos Santos, DMD, completed more than 150 dental implants in 90 days using the Yomi robot.
3. Two misdemeanor charges were added against David Webb, DDS, who was accused of sexually assaulting multiple patients.
4. Kimberley Wu, DMD, was appointed executive vice president and national clinical director of orthodontics for Atlanta-based DSO D4C Dental Brands.
5. Brad Rand, DDS, spoke with Becker's about the factors decreasing profitability at dental practices.
6. Bruce Smoler, DDS, spoke with Becker's about his predictions for the industry and what he has planned for his practice this year.
7. Vladana Babcic Tal, DMD, was appointed chief clinical officer of Specialized Dental.