400+ dentists making headlines in 2024

Hundreds of dentists made headlines this year for their notable leadership appointments, innovative dental work, practice openings and more.

Here are the dentists Becker's covered in 2024:

Shafia Awan, DDS, is helping to lead a new Gentle Dental office in North Las Vegas, Nev.
Alex Mehler, DMD, Aspen Dental's vice president of endodontic support services, spoke with Becker's to discuss how specialty dentistry has evolved this year and where it's headed in 2025.
Three dentists shared with Becker's their predictions for the dental industry in 2025.
Donald Dinello, DMD, agreed to pay $120,000 in civil penalties for allegedly failing to comply with the Controlled Substances Act.
An Illinois dentist was sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing fentanyl from patients, injecting them with adulterated drugs and performing surgery without proper pain management.
Epic4 Specialty Partners CEO Sami Webb, DDS, spoke with Becker's to discuss the company's mission and upcoming goals for growth in the industry.
Marci Levine, DMD, MD, a clinical associate professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the NYU College of Dentistry, spoke with Becker's to discuss how dental students are using virtual reality in their training.
Brian Scott, DDS, past president of the California Dental Association, died Nov. 28 at age 75.
Meilys Fariñas, DMD, and Noriel Garcia, DMD, launched a dental practice in Pembroke Pines, Fla.
Andy Mersha, DMD, completed 1,000 robotic dental implants using the Yomi robot.
Oussama Founas, DDS, a founder of Chicago-based Dentologie, joined the Becker's Dental + DSO Review podcast to discuss the importance of effectively using private equity dollars to grow dental practices and businesses.
Christina Mills, DDS, a dentist in Culpepper, Va., voluntarily surrendered her dental license to practice dentistry in the state.
Victoria Yu, DDS, joined Elite Dental Partners as the DSO's first female CEO and chief dental officer.
Robert Webb, DDS, retired after 45 years in the dental industry.
Mia Geisinger, DDS, was installed as the next president of the American Academy of Periodontology.
Dental365 Founder and CEO Scott Asnis, DDS, and Joshua Gish, DDS, president of Leading Edge Specialized Dentistry, spoke with Becker's about the DSO's accomplishments this year and its goals for next year.
Dr. Kwang Bum Park, the CEO of South Korean-based MegaGen Implant Co., said the dental implant company plans to "restore the glory" of Biolase after its acquisition of the dental laser manufacturer.
The NYU Dentistry Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities named Rita Bilello, DDS, as clinical director.
Jane Whang, DDS, the regional director of clinical for Benevis, spoke with Becker's about how the company's hygiene model benefits its employees and patients.
An Arizona dentist's license was suspended after he allegedly used household pliers to remove a patient's tooth.
The Academy of General Dentistry installed Chethan Chetty, DDS, as its next president.
Alva Smith, DDS, joined the Carroll County Health Department's dental clinic in Westminster, Md., allowing the clinic to reopen after a months-long closure.
Kate Haave, DDS, relocated her South Dakota practice to accommodate new dental technology advancements.
A lawsuit was filed against a California dentist who was arrested earlier this month and charged with sexual battery against patients.
Shilpi Priyadarshini, DDS, spoke with Becker's to discuss how inflation can be one of the biggest barriers to success for dental practices.
Catrise Austin, DDS, spoke with Becker's to discuss some of the top issues in the dental space, one of which being the uptick in unlicensed dentistry and veneer technicians.
Three dentists who are supported by the American Dental Political Action Committee were reelected to Congress.
Three Alaska dentists pleaded no contest to one misdemeanor count of medical assistance fraud.
The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission indefinitely suspended the license of Karen Sheppard, DDS, a dentist in Hawaii.
Two dentists connected with Becker's to share their insights on what potential impacts President-elect Donald Trump's second presidency may have on the industry.
Michael Davis, DDS, shared his predictions for the dental industry in 2025 with Becker's.
Eight dentists connected with Becker's to share what advice they would give to new dentists.
The Missouri Dental Board revoked the dental license of Brian Jenkins, DDS.
Weidong Wang, DDS, was arrested in connection to allegations of sexual battery during dental procedures.
Rute Ramalho, DDS, vice president of hygiene strategy and operations at The Aspen Group, spoke with Becker's to discuss the current state of hiring challenges in the dental industry and what hygienists are looking for from employers.
Islam Naem, DDS, had his license suspended due to oversedation of a patient.
Four dental professionals connected with Becker's to share what they are hopeful about in dentistry.
Three dentists shared with Becker's the technology they have added to their practices in order to save money.
Neda Azadivatan, DDS, opened a practice in Mount Pleasant, S.C.
A dentist in Iowa had his moderate sedation permit restricted after a patient died under his care.
Brett Kessler, DDS, was installed as the 161st president of the American Dental Association.
DECA Dental Founder and CEO Sulman Ahmed, DMD, established a scholarship fund at the University of Texas at Dallas with an endowed gift.
Four dentists connected with Becker's to share the impact of private equity on the industry.
Husam Aldairi, DDS, was charged with defrauding the state Medi-Cal program of nearly $900,000.
Bill Sasser, DMD, was named the recipient of the ADA's 2024 Humanitarian Award.
Little Rock, Ark.-based Lyon College School of Dental Medicine appointed Ashley McMillan, DDS, as associate dean for clinical affairs.
Margaret Conde, DDS, opened Conde Family Dental in Buckhannon, W.V.
Laurence Gaalaas, DDS, spoke with Becker's about the potential of MRI in dentistry.
Ilona Casellini, DMD, spoke with Becker's about her family's history in dentistry, how she prioritizes patient comfort and the challenges she's experienced as a practice owner over the last 11 years.
Dennis Pitsilides, DDS, reopened a dental practice after the previous owner's retirement.
Jasmin Henville, DDS, is leading a new Aspen Dental office in Connecticut.
Gordon Barfield, DDS, senior clinical manager at Overjet, spoke with Becker's about the benefits of AI in dentistry.
Four dentists spoke with Becker's to share the areas where they feel dentists are losing money.
Judy Pratt, DMD, and Michael Kacewicz, DMD, found doctors of Sharon, Mass.-based Qualitas Dental Partners, spoke with Becker's to discuss their organization's expansion goals and its unique operational model.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied a dentist's COVID-19 insurance claim, reversing the ruling of lower courts.
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons named David Morrison, DMD, as president for the 2024-25 term.
Too much focus on numbers over team members can end up hurting DSOs in the long run, according to Jason Luchtefeld, DMD.
Winfield Dunn, DDS, a former dentist who became governor of Tennessee, died Sept. 28 at the age of 97.
Josephine Mensah, DMD, opened a pediatric dental practice in Tarrytown, N.Y.
Dr. Elfatih Eisa is prioritizing clinical excellence and his passion for service as he fills a gap in specialized care in Edwardsville, Ill.
John Kent II, DDS, received the Robert V. Walker Distinguished Service Award from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
A dental practice in Dixon, Ill., closed following the retirements of Kim Brokaw, DDS, and Mark German, DDS.
Some of ClearChoice's largest advantages include its knowledgeable surgeon network and its ability to test the latest dental technology, according to Thomas Berry, DDS, MD.
Jaclyn Tomsic, DMD, MD, spoke with Becker's to discuss her work with Aspen Dental and some of the challenges facing oral surgeons.
Hal Jeter, DDS, was appointed president of the Ohio Dental Association.
New York City-based Kells, an AI-powered oral health platform, appointed Julia Heinrichs, DDS, as clinical advisor.
Brad Kripke, DDS, and Aaron Carroll, DDS, are planning to launch Whitehall (Ohio) Family Dental.
The Minnesota Dental Association installed Alejandro Aguirre, DDS, as president for the 2024-25 term.
A former Iowa dentist who had his license revoked earlier this year filed a lawsuit against the state dental board.
A dentist in Orlando, Fla., voluntarily surrendered his license after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud in Arkansas.
A pediatric dentist is looking to open a dental office in Hadley, Mass.
Three dentists stepped into new leadership roles with the Virginia Dental Association.
A Kentucky dentist who was arrested in connection with a 2023 murder was authorized to continue practicing dentistry.
Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners added Lu Gan, DMD, of Smile Dental Care in Plainsboro, N.J.
Bruce Smoler, DDS, completed his 1,000th robotic dental implant using the Neocis Yomi robot.
The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission indefinitely suspended the moderate sedation with parenteral agents permit of Thi Nguyen, DDS.
An oral surgeon in New Hampshire closed his practice after providing care for more than 34 years.
Chicago-based Aspen Dental is set to open a practice location in Mansfield, Texas, led by Anum Ali, DDS.
Two dentists opened a practice in Burnham, Pa.
Patrick Becicka, DDS, affiliated his Nebraska practice with Heartland Dental.
A Connecticut dentist waived her right to be indicted and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the federal anti-kickback statute.
A former Potomac, Md., dentist was sentenced for violating the terms of his probation imposed in February.
James Wilson, DDS, affiliated his North Carolina practice with Richmond Hill, Ga.-based SGA Dental Partners.
Marlon Jackson, DDS, a dentist and radio personality in Atlanta, died at age 66.
The office of Michael Thomas, DMD, in Ridgewood, Colo., closed after the practice was unable to find a buyer.
Rolf Behrents, DDS, PhD, retired May 31, 2025.
Fourteen dentistry spoke with Becker's about their biggest industry concerns.
Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance appointed Eric Tobler, DMD, as chief clinical officer.
Two Connecticut dentists agreed to pay $1.7 million to resolve allegations that they violated the federal and state False Claims Acts.
The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry appointed Kenneth Hargreaves, DDS, PhD, as inaugural director of the center for pain therapeutics and addiction research at the school.
A federal grand jury indicted a dentist in Fort Collins, Colo., with six counts of tax evasion for using an illegal tax shelter.
Richard Hagner, DDS, former clinical director at the Marquette University School of Dentistry, died at age 70.
Mark Wolff, DDS, PhD, was reappointed dean at the Penn School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia through June 30, 2030.
Multiple dentists have spoken out against the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners, claiming that the board has acted outside of its authority on a number of occasions.
John Callahan, DDS, president of the American Association of Orthodontists, wrote a letter to Align Technology expressing its concerns about ads for the Invisalign Palatal Expander System.
Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened an office in Lewisville, Texas, owned by Fatimah Waseem, DMD.
Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental partnered with Smiles by Design in Apopka, Fla., led by Steve Milios, DDS.
Peter Pauly, DDS, a dentist in Bellevue, Iowa, retired after serving the industry for 46 years.
Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management added five surgeons to its practices in August.
The University of Maryland School of Dentistry created a division of artificial intelligence research, led by Ahmed Sultan, DDS, PhD, and Jeffery Price, DDS.
Dalvir Pannu, DDS, was the first dentist in the Bay Area to use Neocis' Yomi dental implant robot.
A dentist in Cumming, Ga., was indicted on multiple counts of Medicaid fraud by the Georgia attorney general.
Vishnu Shankar, DDS, completed his 1,000th robotic dental implant procedure.
A West Virginia dentist was arrested and charged with hiding a surveillance camera in his practice's staff-only bathroom.
An Indiana dentist was sentenced to probation after inappropriately touching a female employee.
Rising costs and payer challenges are making it increasingly difficult for solo dental practitioners to stay afloat, according to Jeffrey Carter, MD, DMD.
An Illinois dentist pleaded guilty Aug. 2 to stealing fentanyl from patients for personal use.
A Texas dentist retired after 40 years in the industry.
New Orleans-based LSU Health appointed John Gallo, DDS, dean of its School of Dentistry.
Four dentists spoke with Becker's to share their thoughts on where dental consolidation is headed in the next five to 10 years.
A Kentucky dentist had his license suspended after he was arrested in connection to the murder of a woman last month.
The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission and Burke Jardin, DMD, entered into an agreed order that restrains Dr. Jardin's dentist license and moderate sedation with parenteral agents permit.
Leo Haydt IV, DMD, completed his 1,000th robotic dental implant.
Sunday Akintoye, DDS, and his team of researchers are examining the properties of jaw stem cells for their potential use in treatments.
Cumming, Ga.-based OMS360 added Joshua Everts, DDS, MD, as its first chief clinical officer.
Theresa Gonzales, DMD, received the 2024 American Dental Association Distinguished Service Award.
The dental license of Alexandra Antonopoulou, DDS, was suspended in New York.
Four dentists connected with Becker's to share some potential solutions to the industry's staffing shortages.
The Oregon Health Authority appointed Ahmed Farag, DDS, as its next dental director.
Mark Murphy, DDS, was appointed executive director of the International Academy of Sleep.
Greg White, DMD, president and CEO of Lexington, Ky.-based PepperPointe Partnerships, spoke with Becker's about his predictions for DSO consolidation in the future.
Geith Kallas, DDS, shared with Becker's 10 things he thinks are holding dentistry back.
Magaly Mercedes Velasquez, DDS, was sentenced to 364 days in jail for defrauding the state Medi-Cal program of nearly $800,000.
Four dental industry professionals shared with Becker's the factors holding the dental industry back.
Richard Dresser, DDS, has continued to help improve patients' dental health despite retiring last year.
Mansfield, Pa.-based Laurel Health Centers took over a dental practice in Pennsylvania after David Redding, DDS, retired.
Steven Melnic, DMD, was appointed chief clinical officer at Nashville, Tenn.-based DSO Chord Specialty Dental Partners.
Todd Christianson, DDS, is providing care to patients in Minnesota after the closing of another dentist's clinic left them stranded.
Six dentists connected with Becker's to share their thoughts on the state of dentistry.
The Iowa Dental Board revoked the dental license of Phelan Thomas, DDS, a dentist in West Des Moines, Iowa, on three counts, including improper contact with a patient or coworker and unprofessional conduct.
Natalie Schafer, DDS, spoke with Becker's to discuss her decision to affiliate her practice with U.S. Oral Surgery Management.
Se Jong Kim, DMD, spoke with Becker's about his goals for Aspen Dental's new Maryland office and how workforce shortages are affecting the industry.
A dentist in Elgin, Ill., was placed on probation by the Illinois Board of Dentistry for billing, records and conduct violations.
Sandrine Riboul, DMD, and Donald Nikchevich Jr., DDS, completed their 1,000th robotic dental implants using the Yomi system.
The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission disciplined two dentists in the state.
Dave Leatherwood, DDS, retired after 48 years in the dental industry.
William Behlke, DMD, and Dexter Mattox, DDS, are leading PDS Health's 1,000th practice.
Meenakshy Yegneswaran, DMD, and her practice were indicted for allegedly defrauding the state's Medicaid program of approximately $2.06 million.
Plano, Texas-based Star Dental Partners mourned the death of its chief dental officer, Stephen Hill, DDS.
David Dowling, DDS, and the Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission agreed to the surrender of his dental license.
Gregory Mokotoff, DMD, and David Barton, DDS, filed a certificate of need application to open six ASCs in Connecticut.
Abdallah Awada, DDS, spoke with Becker's about his goals for the new office, how dental implants are evolving and the skills practice owners need to be effective leaders.
Michael Graffeo, DDS, filed a lawsuit against Harrison Linsky, DDS, MD, for breach of contract.
A judge for the District Court for the Eastern District Of Texas dismissed a wrongful death complaint filed by the families of Blake Sinclair, DDS, and Jack Burroughs, DDS.
Derrick Broadaway, DDS, had his dental license revoked by the Virginia Board of Dentistry for the second time.
Lisa Simon, MD, DMD, spoke with Becker's about her support of medical-dental integration and how progress can continue in these fields.
Elisa Velazquez, DMD, was installed as the 155th president of the New Jersey Dental Association.
Paul McLeod, DDS, and Trang Mai, DDS, were acquitted on charges of committing healthcare billing fraud.
Jiaming Geng, DDS, surrendered her license to practice in North Carolina permanently after multiple infection control violations.
A Rhode Island dentist who was ordered to stop seeing patients for defying the state's COVID-19 vaccination mandate lost his appeal in federal court.
A California dentist will pay more than $200,000 to resolve allegations of billing insurance companies for services not provided, contracting without a license and failing to pay worker’s compensation insurance.
Jim Caudill, DMD, celebrated 50 years of service in Kentucky.
Ten dentists were installed as new board officers and trustees of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Kevin Masters, DDS, retired May 31 after 25 years of service.
The Alaska Supreme Court upheld the state's decision to revoke the license of Seth Lookhart, DMD.
Taylor Sutton, DMD, spoke with Becker's about how he supports his team members to reduce burnout.
The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission indefinitely suspended the license of Sandy Montano, DDS.
The office of Brain Jenkins, DDS, in Independence, Mo., suddenly closed, leaving patients searching for answers.
Thomas Laney, DDS, MD, surrendered his license to practice in Washington.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry appointed Nicolass Geurs, DDS, as its next dean.
Michael Nguyen, DDS, affiliated his New York practice with New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365.
Mirko Vombergar, DDS, affiliated his Ohio practice with Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental.
A judge sided with the decision of the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners to revoke the license of a dentist with an "extensive disciplinary history."
Align Technology filed a lawsuit May 7 alleging that Bill Dischinger, DMD, is, for all intents and purposes, counterfeiting its Invisalign clear aligners.
Jay Sadrinia, DDS, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for unlawfully prescribing opioids.
Patients had difficulty retrieving their records from a dental office after the license of Jiaming Geng, DDS, was suspended.
Gordon Barfield, DDS, senior clinical manager at Overjet, connected with Becker's to discuss the company's most recent rollout.
Steven Ricco, DDS, and Jay Lubliner, DMD, both from New York, combined their practices.
Several dentists have warned patients against getting treatment from "veneer techs" after the illegal techs gained popularity on social media.
Nabil Fehmi, DDS, founder and chief clinical officer of Westwind Integrated Health in Phoenix, spoke with Becker's about why he supports universal licensure.
Jiaming Geng, DDS, was accused of practicing dentistry while having a suspended license.
Four dentists shared with Becker's the parts of dentistry that need to be updated.
Robert Hannah, DDS, and Hieu Pham, DDS, opened Oral Dental Studio in New York City.
William Do, DDS, had his license revoked following infection control violations.
The North Carolina dental board revoked the license of Andrew Kelly, DDS, after an investigation into several alleged issues.
Marla Yee, DDS, is set to open a dental practice in Washington, D.C.
Five dentists spoke with Becker's about why dental insurance needs a revamp.
Thomas Robinson, DDS, retired after more than 50 years in the dental industry.
The Pennsylvania Dental Association installed Cary Limberakis, DMD, as its next president.
Nageen Rak, DDS, affiliated with Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental.
The office of Stanley Brown, DDS, reopened days after it was evacuated following the collapse of the building next door.
An Ohio woman accused a dentist of sexually assaulting her during a dental procedure.
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center appointed Ken Tilashalski, DMD, as dean of its College of Dentistry in Memphis.
The Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners revoked the license of Thomas Endicott, DDS.
The North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners took emergency action against the license of Paul Jeffrey Lowe, DMD, after allegedly receiving evidence that Dr. Lowe was impaired at his dental office and was unfit to practice.
Dallas-based MB2 Dental expanded its network by partnering with eight dentists across four practices.
Richard Eidelson, DDS, opened his second dental practice, which is located in the Medical Arts Building in Philadelphia.
Dr. Tarek Aly was appointed COO of Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners.
Samuel Scroggins, DMD, spoke with Becker's to discuss how he applies aspects of highpointing to clinical care.
A dental practice in Omaha, Neb., permanently closed due to the death of Scott Green, DDS, the dentist at the practice.
Kaz Rafia, DDS, the chief health equity officer and executive vice president at the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, spoke with Becker's to discuss CMS' new rule and what it means for dental care accessibility.
Four dentists spoke with Becker's to discuss where they are seeing higher costs and how these price increases are affecting their practices.
Six dentists connected with Becker's to share how the dental insurance industry could be improved upon.
David Brooks, DMD, completed his 700th robotic dental implant.
Steven Hollar, DDS, was charged with confinement and battery of an employee.
A GoFundMe set up on behalf of a Louisiana dentist who was stabbed inside her office in February has raised more than $105,000.
Michael Schroer, DDS, is retiring after 40 years in the dental industry.
Spencer Tasker, DMD, took ownership over ABQ Pediatric Dentistry in Albuquerque, N.M.
Primal Health, a dental technology company, appointed Arash Hakhamian, DDS, as its chief dental officer.
An Iowa dentist accused of sexual misconduct surrendered his license.
Marko Kamel, DDS, owner of a dental clinic in Minnesota that abruptly closed, was denied reinstatement of his dental license by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry.
Two dentists spoke with Becker's about the impact DSOs have had on the dental industry.
Adam Hoina, DMD, and his wife purchased a North Carolina building for $1.3 million to house a new dental practice.
The University of Illinois Chicago appointed Susan Rowan, DDS, as dean of its dental school.
Richie Gunnell, DDS, and David Whitlow, DDS, took over ownership of a North Carolina dental practice after the previous owner's death.
Nick Weininger, DDS, is spending approximately $920,000 on a new building to house his expanded dental practice.
Bertram Hughes, DMD, spoke with Becker's about the impact the Change Healthcare cyberattack will have on the dental industry.
Richard Barnett, DDS, will retire after 35 years of practice.
Catherine Cech, DMD, was arrested and charged with one felony count of prescription fraud.
Lawrence Duffy, DMD, a dentist in Florida, agreed to voluntarily relinquish his dental license following using general anesthesia without a permit.
Four dentists spoke with Becker's about the toughest decisions they have to make.
Matt Gorham, DDS, and Robert Ammarell, DDS, affiliated their practice with Miami-based United Dental Corporation.
Jeff Roth, DMD, affiliated his practice with Salt Lake City-based SPP Dental Partners.
MetLife Chief Dental Officer Peter Fuentes, DMD, spoke with Becker's to discuss MetLife's new value-based dentistry program.
Brian Bast, DMD, MD, spoke with Becker's about how the University of California San Francisco has changed patient care with medical-dental integrated records.
Arwinder Judge, DDS, the chief clinical officer of Chicago-based Aspen Dental, connected with Becker's on the company's targets for 2024, the rise of 3D printing and AI in dentistry, and his proudest achievements from 2023.
Patrick Assioun, DMD, purchased a medical office building in Shrewsbury, Mass., for $2 million.
David Webb, DDS, an oral surgeon who surrendered his license in California, received a license to practice dentistry in Idaho.
Colleen Bullard, DDS, was greenlighted to turn a building formerly housing the United Auto Workers union into a dental practice.
Eight dentists spoke with Becker's to discuss the changes they would like to see from insurance companies this year.
True Dentistry, led by Joseph Willardsen, DDS, opened a second practice location in Las Vegas.
Jeremy Thompson, DDS, completed 1,000 dental implants with the Yomi robot.
Marcus Swann, DMD, was charged with filing false claims with the state's Medicaid program.
Andrew Kassman, DMD, an orthodontist in Tucson, Ariz., and his wife were charged with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Thomas Endicott, DDS, has had his dental license revoked by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing following unprofessional conduct.
Christian O'Connor, DMD, was sentenced March 4 for defrauding the state's Medicaid program.
Benjamin Harouni, DDS, was fatally shot Feb. 29 at Smile Plus Dentistry and Orthodontics in El Cajon, Calif.
John Kim, DDS, is leading a dental practice in Lomita, Calif., launched by former NBA basketball player Lamar Odom.
A jury in Luzerne County, Pa., awarded the patient of a Pennsylvania dentist $11 million in its verdict. The dentist allegedly failed to properly investigate a tongue sore in the patient's mouth
Ali Saad, DMD, and Mohamed Saad, DDS, spoke with Becker's about the keys to Prime Dentistry's success.
Robin Gay, DMD, was appointed interim president and CEO of Howard Brown Health.
Three dentists spoke with Becker's about what is lacking in the industry and how these needs are affecting patient care, staffing and practice management.
Brian Ferber, DMD, started using the Yomi robot for dental implant procedures.
Andrew Horowitz, DMD, MD, spoke with Becker's about why he joined an MSO and his advice for other dentists.
Chris Schiappa, DDS, affiliated his California practice with Salt Lake City-based SPP Dental Partners.
Beth Weinstein, DDS, partnered with New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365.
Michael Skolnick, DMD, spoke with Becker's about Abra Health's strategies for providing holistic care.
Eleven dentists spoke with Becker's to discuss what is driving the decline of solo dentistry and the impact it could have on the industry.
Edward Lazer, DDS, and Andrey Doroshenko, DDS, affiliated their Maryland practice with Heartland Dental.
Weston Spencer, DDS, was appointed CEO of Salt Lake City-based SPP Dental Partners.
Sameer Puri, DDS, was appointed chief clinical officer of Imagen Dental Partners.
Kashif Ahmed, DMD, affiliated his California practice with SPP Dental Partners.
The Utah Division of Professional Licensing revoked the controlled substance license and deep sedation and general anesthesia permit of Mark Lee Newey, DDS.
Peter Stickney, DMD, and Robin Stickney, DMD, affiliated their practice with Imagen Dental Partners.
Three dentists spoke with Becker's about whether the future is bright or dark for dentistry.
Seyed Hamid Tofigh, DDS, was ordered to pay $8.5 million in restitution for Medicaid fraud.
Saam Zarrabi, DDS, spoke with Becker's about the growth plans for Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics.
Dr. Gerry Bradley, dean of the University of Louisville (Ky.) School of Dentistry, was appointed executive vice president and provost of the university.
Paul Boerman, DDS, and William Purdy, DDS, spoke with Becker's about their decision to join an MSO and the challenges facing oral surgeons today.
Jason Downey, DDS, affiliated his practice with SPP Dental Partners as the organization's first Nevada office.
William Petty, DDS, affiliated his practice with Southern Orthodontic Partners as the organization's first Chicago-area office.
Paul Fillet, DMD, was ordered to pay back $100 million in retirement money taken from employees.
Laura Koch, DMD, took over as owner of Dentistry of Norcross (Ga.) after acquiring the practice in March 2023.
Javad Aghaloo, DDS, was sentenced to 37 months in prison for Medicare fraud.
Sergio Gomes De Souza, DDS, agreed to stop practicing dentistry for two years after one of his patients died.
David Hirsch, MD, DDS, senior vice president of dental medicine at Northwell, spoke with Becker's to discuss Northwell's dental initiatives and the importance of medical-dental integrated care.
The license of Andrew Lai, DDS, was suspended after he violated the terms and conditions of a modified order by missing fine payments.
Steven Edwards, DDS, spoke with Becker's about how oral hygiene advice given to patients must be updated to improve dental literacy.
Four dentists spoke with Becker's about the trends they are currently following and the impact these trends are having on the industry.
Gurpreet Khurana, DMD, spoke with Becker's about why teledentistry is a "game-changer" for dentistry.
James Godorecci Jr., DMD, was charged with indecent assault and harassment against a female patient.
Diane Meyer, DDS, pleaded guilty to wire fraud after practicing unlicensed dentistry.
James Rolfe, DDS, extended the operating hours of his dental urgent care center in Santa Barbara, Calif.
Pacific Northwest Implant Studio and General Dentistry in Eugene, Ore., led by Matthew Byrne, DDS, shut down unexpectedly.
Harold Slavkin, DDS, former director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and dean of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California, died Dec. 22 at the age of 85.
Marianna Knopov, DDS, affiliated her New York practice with Dental Care Alliance.
Edward Feins, DMD, spoke with Becker's about why dental hygiene services have become less profitable.
Bill Sasser, DMD, received the American Dental Association's 2024 Humanitarian Award.
Justin Schlaikjer, DDS, surpassed his 320th robotic dental implant case.
The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission and Shawn Keller, DDS, agreed to restrictions of his dental license.
James Ryan, DDS, sentenced to 45 years in prison for the death of his girlfriend.
Ashwani Sharma, DDS, began constructing a dental practice at the site of a former restaurant in Indiana where four employees were abducted and later killed in 1978.
Juliet Bulnes-Newton, DMD, affiliated her Florida dental practice with Imagen Dental Partners.
Muhammad Ali Shazib, DMD, was appointed dean of High Point (N.C.) University's new Workman School of Dental Medicine.

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