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California, Alaska, Missouri, Florida and Texas are the top five states with the highest number of dental professional shortage areas, according to the Health Resources & Services Administration. Here are the number of shortage areas in each of these states…

Columbia University College of Dental Medicine has appointed Dennis Mitchell, DDS, as its next dean.  Dr. Mitchell first joined the university’s faculty more than 30 years ago, and has been the dental school’s interim dean since February 2025, according to…

The American Dental Association has launched a credit union to provide financial services to the dental community. The ADA Credit Union offers checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, auto loans and personalized financial coaching, according to an Oct. 22…

Here are five updates to know on Chicago-based The Aspen Group, as reported by Becker’s since Oct. 14:

Atlanta-based Providence Dental Partners has acquired The Dental Center of Atlanta.  The deal marks the DSO’s 10th acquisition since its launch in 2023, according to an email sent to Becker’s. Providence Dental Partners was ranked among the fastest-growing private companies…

Two Kentucky lawmakers have said they intend to reintroduce legislation that would make community water fluoridation optional in the state, Kentucky Public Radio reported Oct. 21. Three notes:  1. State legislators considered a bill to reverse water fluoridation requirements during…

A federal judge threw out a lawsuit filed against the city of Buffalo, N.Y., over its elimination of fluoride in its drinking water, WIVB reported Oct. 21. Five notes: 1. A group of parents filed the lawsuit in 2023, alleging…

Healthcare leaders are grappling with new fees imposed on H-1B visas, leading some organizations to pause petitions and seek additional information before deciding how to move forward. The H-1B visas are a temporary professional worker visa for a specialty occupation…

Choice Dental Group, a mini-DSO based in Texas, opened a location in Killeen, Texas.  The new practice, the organization’s fourth in total, provides services including general dentistry, crowns, dentures, cosmetic treatments and emergency dental care, according to an Oct. 21…

Dental leaders are looking ahead at how artificial intelligence can continue to innovate patient care and practice operations.  Last year, the use of AI in the dental industry reached new heights as DSOs continued to invest in the technology and…