A new federal class action lawsuit alleges that Delta Dental Plans Association and more than 40 affiliated Delta Dental entities systematically mislead insured patients regarding the extent of coverage for out-of-network dental care. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. … Read More
NEW YORK — The top dentist and public face of SmileDirectClub is at risk of losing his California license following a two-year state dental board investigation, records reviewed by Reuters show. The California disciplinary process underway against dentist Jeffrey A. … Read More
The Vermont Board of Dental Examiners has revoked the license of a Woodstock dentist, citing his use of unsterilized instruments and a history of “unprofessional conduct.” Dr. William McDonald, a 77-year-old Woodstock resident whose primary dental office is in Rutland, … Read More
A Kinston family dentist and former Lenoir County Board of Health board chairman has administrative hearings this month in Lenoir County District Court on insurance fraud and aiding and abetting forgery charges. Dr. Richard “Ricky” Todd Carlyle, 54, whose address … Read More
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – The Barrio Wellness Clinic will be offering free medical and dental screenings for adults and children in Amarillo this Saturday. The screenings will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at noon, and it will be held … Read More
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A local woman bought a grill at the Corpus Christi Trade Center. Not the kind you barbecue on — the kind for your teeth. And, a year later, she’s having to dish out a lot of … Read More
To fix some crowding in her teeth, Taylor Weakley, an environmental scientist in Denver, ordered teeth aligners two years ago from SmileDirectClub, a start-up she had seen advertised on social media. At $1,850, the products were cheaper than braces, and … Read More
In collaboration with The Smile Generation, the Mobile Dental Clinic made 15 stops across the United States, during which 422 Smile Generation-trusted dentists and volunteers provided comprehensive oral health care to patients in need. Adult and pediatric patients received same-day … Read More
SmileDirectClub is having yet another news-filled week, announcing it will begin selling its teeth-straightening products to dentists and orthodontists. Also, the company scored a legal victory with a New Jersey court finding it does not engage in the “corporate practice … Read More
Dental experts are telling parents not to panic after a Las Vegas dentist allegedly set a fire in the mouth of a 5-year-old girl during a routine procedure, calling the incident an unprecedented “freak accident.” The girl’s father, Howard Kane, … Read More
By Melissa Busch, DrBicuspid.com assistant editor January 6, 2020 — Direct-to-consumer orthodontics company SmileDirectClub is disrupting the industry again, debuting a new, complete line of oral care products that will be sold exclusively at Walmart’s more than 3,800 stores and … Read More
HARLINGEN — Friends yesterday remembered Juan Villarreal as a loving family man who served as a city and school board leader to give back to his community after building one of the area’s biggest dental clinics. Villarreal, 66, died Sunday … Read More
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Over 200,000 people in New Mexico don’t have health insurance, but many actually qualify for financial help. “If people don’t have health insurance they won’t get access to health care, they won’t necessarily know what diagnosis they … Read More
(CNN) — As Veronica Wilhelm lay sedated in a dental chair, her dentist was being filmed riding a hoverboard while he extracted her tooth. Wilhelm says she didn’t know about the hoverboard, or that her procedure in July 2016 was … Read More
LOS ALGODONES, Mexico ― The billboards that line the stretch of California’s Interstate 8 headed toward Los Algodones make it clear travelers are not on their way to a typical tourism destination. The signs that beckon Americans as they head … Read More
Those 18 and older have the opportunity to receive free dental care during Dentistry from the Heart in Fort Myers. Lee Dental Care Practice Owner DR. Paul Uliasz, who started Dentistry from the Heart at Lee Dental Care, said this … Read More
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — As a thank you to our veterans, the Connecticut State Dental Association is offering them their services for free on Friday. At the Levy Dental Group in New Haven, servicemen and women can come in … Read More
Clarksville, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Residents in the Clarksville community and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to receive free dental services at Armed Forces Dental Center. Dr. Hung Tran and the team at Armed Forces Dental Center will be improving … Read More
HARLINGEN — On a daily basis, pediatric dentist Linda Burke works toward helping children gain healthy teeth and beautiful smiles. Soon, she will begin using her years of experience and skills toward monitoring and ensuring the health of patients throughout … Read More
SAN MARCOS – Texas State University has received a $785,000 grant from the National Institute of Justice to improve understanding of age-related skeletal and dental traits, which will aid in the identification of unknown human remains. Kate Spradley, a professor … Read More
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) – Dr. Robert Ioppolo of Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Facial Surgery launches his third annual Smiles For Soldiers program that will provide a veteran or active soldier in the Lubbock community with a brand-new smile … Read More
October 16, 2019 — Henry Schein was cleared of conspiracy charges in an October 16 ruling by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). However, fellow defendants Patterson Companies and Benco were found to have conspired to refuse to offer discounted … Read More
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas wants to do more than just pay health care bills. The state’s largest health insurer is getting into the provider business. Its goal is to lower health costs, improve care and reach some of … Read More
An economic incentive agreement between the city of Kyle and SmileDirectClub’s Access Dental Lab will bring 850 jobs to the city of Kyle via the Hays Logistics Center, an industrial development near I-35. The agreement was formally approved at a … Read More
Everyone complains about waste and fraud when it comes to federal spending, but this past week the government did something that could actually save us money – while making our neighbors healthier. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services … Read More
Hundreds of dentist offices across the U.S. have been crippled by ransomware in the latest attack to target the healthcare industry. The attacks appear to have started as early as June 24 with some reports of ransomware affecting dentists in … Read More
Knoxville dentist Clarence “Buzz” Nabers had dental hygienists and dental assistants perform duties beyond their professional scope for four months in 2018 while he was short a dentist, according to a July state health professions board disciplinary action report. The … Read More
KEENE — A children’s dentist known as “Dr. Wully” is being accused of overusing nitrous oxide, hurting his patients by putting them in restraining devices, and performing unnecessary dental work. Blake Wullbrandt, who has an office in Keene and also … Read More
A Keene-based pediatric dentist who was previously sanctioned for practicing while impaired faces new allegations of professional misconduct, including claims that he overused restraints and nitrous oxide, performed unnecessary dental work and did not fully obtain informed consent for some … Read More
The average University of Washington dental student graduates with a debt load of $255,000 – and that’s still $30,000 lower than the average in the U.S., which doubled between 1996 and 2016. The debt load of a public school dental … Read More
Bridget Morlan called the number on her first-ever dental insurance card and held her breath. After more than 30 years of dealing with broken teeth, gum infections and toothaches that landed her in the emergency room dozens of times, the … Read More
The Friendly Dental Van brought smiles to a number of children living in the Wilson Housing Authority’s public housing communities by recently offering free checkups and cleanings to kids ages 5 through 18. The Friendly Dental Van program was founded … Read More
Two Kent dentists who conspired to avoid more than $460,000 in income taxes pleaded guilty Friday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to filing a false tax return. Dr. Mike Hsieh, 48, of Bellevue, and Dr. Christine Chen, 45, of … Read More
SAN JUAN – Over 700 military, state, and county employee volunteers gave their time to serve the community during the 21st Annual Operation Lone Star in the Rio Grande Valley held July 22-26, 2019. OLS is a full-scale emergency exercise … Read More
Has there been a decline in ethical values in the dental profession? How can dental assistants change this perception? By always being ethical and a good example in the practice. I have thought about that quote many times during my … Read More
Alaska Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy’s cuts to the state Medicaid budget have providers holding their breaths as they wait to see the impacts. Dunleavy vetoed about $58 million of general fund support for Medicaid programs from the Legislature’s enacted budget … Read More
The Windham County Dental Center hasn’t even been open for two months yet and it has already seen more than 110 patients to whom it’s provided more than 400 services. “One of the most common services we offer is extraction,” … Read More
Hundreds of underserved people received free dental services at the Texas Mission of Mercy Mobile Dental Clinic Friday at Texas High School Gymnasium. The clinic, which is a partnership between CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System and the Texas Dental Association … Read More
The Department of Health Care Service’s new program designed to expand access to care for Medi-Cal patients has awarded $10.5 million to 40 dentists to pay student loan debt. Approximately 1,300 health care providers, including 350 dentists, applied to the … Read More
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — The first thing you notice about Richard Buehning is his salt-and-pepper beard. Shaggy and thick, it covers his mouth — and his lack of teeth. For the better part of two decades, that toothless grin has … Read More
