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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…

Dentists earn an average of $184,490 in Illinois, the best 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…

Standard Dental Labs, a Florida-based dental laboratory consolidator, has acquired BRLIT Dental Laboratory in Sarasota, Fla. BLIT is a full-service dental laboratory founded by Emil Brlit, Sr. and Frank Pechar in 1977, according to a Feb. 2 news release. The…

Several DSOs are reflecting on their accomplishments from 2025 and using their momentum to fuel growth in 2026.  Here are four DSOs that recently released performance reports for 2025: 1. Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental grew its network to more than…

Ohio and New York were the states where DSOs and dental groups were most active with practice additions, acquisitions and openings during January 2026.  Those states saw at least two DSO moves in January, as reported by Becker’s: Ohio New…

Dallas Nibert, DDS, and Nika Hettlinger, DDS, have opened a consolidated, shared dental practice in Barboursville, W.Va., according to a Jan. 31 report from The Herald-Dispatch.  The two dentists merged their previously independent practices into a collaborative office location.  Nibert…

Several dentists are leading new practices and organizations, while others are looking ahead at the biggest trends facing dentistry. Here are 14 dentists who have made headlines since Jan. 26:

Free and charitable clinics throughout Virginia, including those providing dental care, are advocating for additional funding in light of legislative changes, WHRO reported Jan. 30.  Six notes:  1. The expiration of ACA subsidies has led to a drop in enrollment,…

The lack of dental-medical integration, not paying enough attention to patients’ experience and leadership development of younger dentists are just three of the many trends that leaders are saying the industry is overlooking. The 16 leaders featured in this article…

Mid-Maine Dental Hygiene will open its doors in Milo, Maine, Feb. 7, FOX Bangor reported Jan. 30.  The practice is led by Darcy Burgess, an independent hygienist with more than 20 years of experience. Services offered include preventive cleanings, periodontal…