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Dentists and hygienists in Virginia are debating a pair of bills aimed at reducing workforce shortages, WHRO reported Feb. 2.  Seven notes: 1. SB178 would allow dental assistants to earn certification as a preventive dental assistant, with authorization to perform…

Lawmakers in Mississippi are considering a bill requiring dental insurance carriers to calculate dental loss ratios, according to a Jan. 30 report from DeSoto County News.  House Bill 1117, the Creating Transparency and Accountability in Dental Services Act, would require…

Dental software company Planet DDS has launched the first voice-powered periodontal charting system within its Denticon platform.  AI Voice Perio records voice commands during exams and stores the information automatically in patient records, eliminating the need for manual entries.  The…

The dental industry could be faced with additional workforce challenges as more dentists reach retirement age, according to Dentalpost’s 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report. Dentalpost’s annual report highlights various industry trends, including workforce, salary and practice management. Dentalpost surveyed nearly…

Newark, N.J.-based Rutgers School of Dental Medicine has become the first dental school in the U.S. to join the International Federation of Dental Schools and Faculties (FIEFO).  FIEFO comprises dental schools from 14 countries across South America, Spain, Portugal and…

Dentists are largely satisfied with their work despite a growing number of challenges facing the industry, according to Dentalpost’s 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report. Dentalpost’s annual report highlights various industry trends, including with workforce, salary, and practice management. Dentalpost surveyed…

How dental organizations are reducing financial exposure while protecting clinical and operational performance. Across the dental industry, growth alone is no longer enough. Scale still matters, but predictability has emerged as a defining marker of resilience. For DSOs navigating compressing…

Compliance programs are critical for DSOs to avoid legal troubles and ensure they are able to provide the highest quality service to providers and patients, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and…

Dentists in several states have begun advocating for dental loss ratios after a momentous year for payer legislation in 2025.  Here are six updates on DLRs for dental leaders to know: 1. Eighteen states passed a total of 37 dental…

Dentists earn an average of $143,020 in Mississippi, the worst state for dental health in the U.S. Personal finance website Wallethub recently ranked states based on dental habits and oral healthcare, using metrics such as the share of individuals who…