In a 21-to-15 vote, Michigan Senate approved a bill authorizing and licensing mid-level dental professionals, referred to as "dental therapists," according to Michigan Radio. By Mary Rechtoris - 10/13/17

Here are five dentists making headlines. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/13/17

The California Dental Association held its 12th volunteer dental clinic, providing more than $1.25 million in care. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/13/17

With a dental career spanning 20 years, Rajan Sharma, DDS, spoke with Becker's Dental Review on his decision to open EON Clinics in Chicago and major changes unfolding in the dental industry. He currently is the  of EON Clinics, which he founded nine years ago. The practice has since expanded to six locations spanning Chicago, Indiana and Wisconsin. By Mary Rechtoris - 10/13/17

Aspen Dental opened three offices in Minnesota that will open in October and November. By Mary Rechtoris - 10/12/17

Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland-based Case Western Reserve University broke ground on a dental clinic in part of their joint medical education venture, according to Crain's Cleveland Business. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/12/17

The mean annual wage for oral and maxillofacial surgeons was $232,870 in 2016, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. By Mary Rechtoris - 10/12/17

Henry Schein donated $18,000 in dental supplies and equipment to the Growing Smiles Foundation in support of the foundation's annual trip to provide oral health treatment to children in Peru. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/12/17

Throughout the U.S., four states give prescriptive authority to dental hygienists, according to Scope of Practice data. By Mary Rechtoris - 10/11/17

The American Dental Association formed a strategic alliance with nonprofit organization Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare to simplifying the credentialing process for employers, dentists and dental plans. By Mary Rechtoris - 10/11/17

Here are nine dental companies making headlines. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/11/17

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research granted New York University College of Dentistry $2.8 million to study the effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/11/17

Frank Lucia is the new president and CEO of Roanoke-based Delta Dental of Virginia, effective Nov. 13, according to The Roanoke Times. By Mary Rechtoris - 10/11/17

Bright Now! Dental relocated and opened its newest Smile Brands supported office in Covina, Calif. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/10/17

Apteryx, a LED Medical Diagnostic subsidiary, partnered with DSN Software to integrate its cloud imaging software with DSN's practice management software. By Mackenzie Garrity - 10/10/17

Dimensional Dental affiliated with Brighter Dental of New Jersey, thereby expanding the DSO's footprint in the state. By Mary Rechtoris - 10/10/17

Many patients are receiving antibiotics following dental procedures, which is likely contributing to the rise in Clostridium difficile infections, according to News-Medical. By Mary Rechtoris - 10/10/17