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Phoenix-based Salt Dental Partners recently added practices in Oregon and New York to its network. The DSO partnered with World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry in Portland, Oreg., its fourth pediatric dentistry office in the state, according to a Feb. 2…

Implant dentistry has long been a driver of meaningful innovation, and today we are at a clear inflection point. Over the past decade, the shift from analog workflows to digitally enabled, data-informed care has fundamentally changed how we approach tooth…

A bill proposed in the Washington state legislature would prohibit dentists from performing deep sedations and dental procedures simultaneously, according to a Feb. 2 report from FOX 13 Seattle.  SB 6183 would require a multiprovider system with one individual sedating…

Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health has partnered with Pearl to expand AI use across its practices, according to a Feb. 3 news release from PDS Health.  Here are five things to know:

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…