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The total number of students graduating from dental assisting programs in the U.S. has steadily declined over the last 10 years, according to data from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released new data on enrollment and tuition for…

Enrollment in dental assisting programs has slightly increased after declining during the last five years, according to data from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released new data on enrollment and tuition for dental hygiene and assisting programs in…

The HHS Department has appointed five agency leaders to help advance the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative. Here are the new leaders: 1. Brian Christine, MD: Assistant secretary for health 2. Alex Adams, PharmD: Assistant secretary for family support, Administration…

Here are three dentists who have opened practices so far this month: 1. Taylor Farr, DMD, opened Farr Family Dentistry in Milledgeville, Ga. 2. Audrey Rawson, DDS, opened Keiki Smiles of Leeward, a pediatric dental practice in Waipahu, Hawaii. 3.…

Here are eight recent dental industry settlements worth more than $53 million: 1. A federal judge approved Align Technology’s revised $31.7M antitrust settlement. 2. Two dentists in Connecticut entered into civil settlement agreements to resolve allegations that they violated state…

The number of graduates from dental hygiene programs has continued to increase since 2022, according to data from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released new data on enrollment and tuition for dental hygiene and assisting programs in the…

Enrollment in dental hygiene programs has continued increasing after experiencing a drop during the early years of the pandemic, according to data from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released new data on enrollment and tuition for dental hygiene…

Several DSOs have spent 2025 launching new ventures and facing challenges head on, redefining what growth looks like in an ever-evolving industry. Here are five DSOs that have made changes to expand their network, build their teams and improve patient…

Dental supply company Benco Dental is restructuring as a subsidiary of 1930 Ventures to drive growth and meet market demands.  Benco Dental announced Nov. 24 that it will become one of three divisions within the new holding company, which will…

Many dentists are unaware of the negative impact a dental board order can have on their practice, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon is the dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and the chief clinical auditor…