Giles BruceDental PracticeHygienists brace to battle dentists over practice lawsThis year, the Illinois Legislature considered measures to allow hygienists to clean the teeth of certain patients without a dentist. But when the Illinois State Dental Society met with key lawmakers, the proposals seemed doomed. The situation is indicative of legislative dynamics around the U.S.October 19, 2021Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesImposter dentist case ends in mistrialA woman accused of practicing unlicensed dentistry will face a trial restart following charges of juror misconduct.InsuranceMedicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.ProsthodonticsMeet the WWE superstar who blends teeth into his in-ring personalityLegal IssuesDentist surrenders license over ‘chaotic’ dental procedurePeriodonticsNutritional supplements may positively affect periodontal therapy
