Here are seven dentists making headlines for the past week.
Lloyd Wallin, DDS, of Crestridge Dental in Burnsville, Minn., fell victim to two cyber attacks, both in the last week. The hackers demanded they pay a "cyber ransom," costing the practice over $70,000.
Brent Rusnak, DDS, and Rusnak Family Dentistry and Orthodontics in Richmond, Va., are offering a $10,000 dental smile makeover to a member of the community.
Frank J. DiMauro, DMD, and his practice has been honored with the Melvin Jones Fellowship award for his humanitarian efforts.
Richard R. Pence, DDS, MAGD, PA, was honored with the Academy of General Dentsitry's Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition.
Brad Frederick, DMD, of New Albany, Ind., is now offering IV sedation.
Rob Vander Broek, DDS, will join Rochester, Minn., practice Northwest Dental Group as an associate dentist.
Ben Thomas, DMD, owner of Eugene Family Dental in Oregon, has recently introduced Invisalign to his practice.
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