Today's Top 20 Stories
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South Dakota expands dental hygienist eligibility
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed a bill that expands the ability to practice as a dental hygienist under the supervision of a dentist.
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Benevis urges primary care providers to collaborate with dentists
Atlanta-based Benevis recently called on primary care providers to work with dentists on establishing dental care for children.
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Supply of dentists by age, gender
There were more than 159,000 general practice dentists in the U.S. in 2023, according to data collected by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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Las Vegas woman charged with practicing dentistry without a license
A woman in Las Vegas was charged with illegal practice of dentistry, according to a Feb. 5 report by ABC affiliate KLAS.
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States disciplining dentists: 4 updates
Three states have recently disciplined dentists for violations related to patient care and fines.
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5 Dental Care Alliance updates
Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance kicked off 2024 with several practice additions and new leadership.
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Smile Doctors added 72 locations in 2023
Dallas-based Smile Doctors partnered with 28 affiliates in 2023, adding 72 new practice locations to its network.
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Dental office proposed for $1.2M property in Georgia
A dentist is looking to open a new office at the site of a former church community center in Marietta, Ga., the Marietta Daily Journal reported Feb. 5.
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3 things to know about Smile Doctors' CEO
J. Hedrick has served as the CEO of Dallas-based Smile Doctors since 2019. Here are three things to know about the company's CEO:
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Specialized Dental Partners adds Ohio endodontics practice
Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners added Yonchak & Agarwala Endodontics to its network.
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New pain management guidelines released for adolescent, adult dental patients
The American Dental Association recently released new guidelines to manage short-term dental pain in adolescent and adult dental patients.
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What orthodontists earn in the best states for dental health
Orthodontists can earn an average of $166,640 in Illinois, the best ranked state for dental health.
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Dental robotics market to hit $9B by 2032
The global advanced dental digital and robotics solutions market is projected to reach $8.99 billion by 2032.
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Dental Care Alliance continues Northeast expansion with Connecticut practice
Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance partnered with a Connecticut dental practice.
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Job outlook for dentists vs. 4 other healthcare professions
The number of projected jobs for dentists is expected to be much lower than other healthcare occupations, with the employment change between 2022 and 2032 projected to increase 6,800, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Minnesota dental office investigated for paying for fake reviews
A Minnesota dental office was recently investigated by the state for allegedly paying for fake five-star ratings online, Fox affiliate KMSP reported Feb. 4.
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More business education, realistic clinical training needed for future dentists, 1 DSO exec says
Dental schools can better prepare students for a career in dentistry by providing more business education and realistic clinical training, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
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DSOs getting active in the West: 6 moves
Here are six seven DSOs and dental organizations that are making additions and acquisitions, opening practices, and receiving investments in the West that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 5:
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Dentist vs. orthodontist salary in 8 states
The average annual salary for orthodontists is more than $50,000 higher than dentists, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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5 dental technology updates from January
Here are five updates from the dental technology industry that Becker's reported on in January.
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