Author: Ariana Portalatin

The ongoing dental assistant shortage could lead to compounding challenges with accessibility and practice management if improvements aren’t made, according to Steven Spitz, DMD, president of the Massachusetts Dental Society. Dentalpost’s 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report pointed to future challenges…

Although private equity is facing a few setbacks in dentistry, investments continue to fuel growth in the industry. Seven updates:  1. Dental industry deals saw a 37.2% drop in 2025, primarily in endodontics and periodontics, according to PitchBook’s “Healthcare Services…

Several states have introduced or passed legislation affecting dental hygiene as workforce shortages continue and the profession evolves.  Nine legislative updates so far in 2026: 1. The Utah Legislature passed a bill allowing hygienists to practice at hospitals without general…

Several dental practices have closed since the beginning of 2026 due to financial challenges, building damage and other reasons.  Five updates: 1. Reichley Dental Group in Beavercreek, Ohio, is closing due to the health of its dentist, Rochelle Reichley, DDS.…

Here are seven dental industry updates that have taken place in Ohio since the start of 2026: 1. Reichley Dental Group in Beavercreek, Ohio, is permanently closing after 50 years of operating. 2. An Ohio dentist has had his anesthesia…

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

Louisiana Sen. Mike Fesi has introduced a second bill to repeal the Louisiana Department of Health’s water fluoridation program and prohibit public water systems from automatically adding the mineral.  Four notes:  1. Senate Bill 4 would remove a state rule…

DSOs are facing several economic headwinds that could make it difficult to manage acquisitions and other investments. Barry Lyon, DDS, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s about the economic…

Here are 10 federal updates from the last 30 days dental leaders should know: 1. A coalition of dental organizations called on the Department of Education to modify implementation dates for upcoming student loan changes. 2. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin…

Here are 32 dentistry updates in California, Florida and Texas that have taken place so far this year: California 1. Children’s Choice Dental Care is relocating and expanding two dental practices in California.  2. The Hands Off Kids Health coalition…