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The average nominal hourly wage for dental assistants has increased from $9 per hour in 1990 to $24.20 per hour in 2024, according to data from the American Dental Association. The ADA’s Health Policy Institute collected compensation data for both…

The dental hygiene landscape is shifting amid legislative changes, salary inflation and workforce shortages. Here are seven recent updates for dental leaders to know: 1. Dentist hygienist was ranked as the best dental job in 2026 by U.S. News and…

Dental technology company Dentsply Sirona appointed Donald Zurbay to its board of directors Jan. 10. Mr. Zurbay has an extensive background in healthcare and dental leadership. He previously served as the president and CEO of Patterson, a dental and veterinary…

Four dental roles were recently included in a ranking of the best healthcare jobs in the U.S. for 2026. U.S. News and World Report released its annual “Best Jobs” ranking Jan. 13, highlighting the 100 best jobs across 17 categories,…

Dentist hygienist has been ranked as the best dental job in 2026 by U.S. News and World Report. U.S. News and World Report released its annual ranking Jan. 13, highlighting the 100 best jobs across 17 categories. The media company…

After a slowdown in dentistry’s mergers and acquisitions space in the years following the COVID-19 boom, dental leaders are predicting an increase in activity this year.  Factors such as rising dental student debt, private equity dollars and demand for dental…

The Academy of General Dentistry recognized 10 dentists for their achievements in the industry as part of its 2026 “10 Dentists to Watch” list. The list celebrates dentists for their clinical excellence, commitment to community care and other contributions to…

Myron Nevins, DDS, a past president of the American Academy of Periodontology, died Dec. 24 at the age of 87. Dr. Nevins was a world-renowned dentist recognized as a pioneer in periodontal and implant therapy, bone regeneration and tissue engineering,…

Dental employers may have to approach hiring differently in order to improve staff recruitment, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss…

Here are 16 dentists who have made headlines in the last week: