Texas dentist retires after 43 years – Becker’s Dental Review
A Texas dentist has retired after 43 years of serving patients, CBS 19 reported Sept. 1. Jerry Ocker, DDS, first opened his practice in Rusk, Texas, in 1983. A retirement…
Iowa dentist fined for posting ‘unprofessional’ responses to online reviews – Becker’s Dental Review
An Iowa dentist was recently fined $1,000 for allegedly violating the privacy of patients who posted negative reviews online, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported Aug. 25. Trung Phan, DDS, of…
The dentist paycheck in 5 numbers – Becker’s Dental Review
The average annual salary for general dentists is $191,350, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are five more stats to know on dentists’ compensation in 2026. …
Florida dentist indicted for tax evasion – Becker’s Dental Review
A federal grand jury indicted Jon Christopher Williams, DMD, a dentist in Jacksonville Beach, Fla., on 16 counts related to tax evasion, failure to pay employment taxes and obstruction of…
What kind of doctor are you becoming? – New Dentist Blog
Muhalab Al Sammarraie, D.D.S., is a site dental director at AltaMed Health Services, the nation’s largest federally qualified health center. A fellow of the International College of Dentists and graduate…
Philadelphia dentist whose patients were urged to get tested for HIV, hepatitis to reopen practice – Becker’s Dental Review
A Philadelphia dentist whose office closed over infection control violations plans to reopen the practice this month after her license was reinstated, NBC10 Philadelphia reported July 22. Smiles at Rittenhouse…
Lyon College Faculty Dentist Honored Nationally
Jessica Sliger, MAT, DDS, FAAPD, FALSC, a board-certified pediatric dentist and adjunct faculty member at the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine, has received multiple national honors recognizing her leadership,…
Iowa dentist disciplined for unsanitary practice conditions – Becker’s Dental Review
The Iowa Dental Board recently fined a West Des Moines dentist $2,000 after finding multiple infection control violations at his practice, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported July 15. Harry Nguyen,…
Specialty dentist pay vs. cost of living by state – Becker’s Dental Review
The average cost of living in Oregon, the highest-paying state for specialty dentists, is $55,047 for a single adult with no children. The Bureau of Labor Statistics updated its salary…
