Forest Grove, Ore.-based Pacific University has launched a master’s degree program in dental therapy. The school received approval from the Commission on Dental Accreditation in March, making it the fourth accredited dental therapy program in the U.S. and making Pacific…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
Here are 10 statistics and trends showcasing how the orthodontics field is evolving: 1. Several states have enacted legislation requiring in-person examinations before patients can receive orthodontic treatment. The American Association of Orthodontists has advocated for these bills in the…
Dental software company Planet DDS has added restorative charting capabilities to its Clinical Voice+ Suite. AI Voice Restorative Charting allows clinicians at DSOs and multi-location dental groups to document findings in real time during restorative exams, according to an April…
Dental artificial intelligence company Pearl has partnered with RipeGlobal to help educate dental professionals on successfully implementing AI at their practices. The partnership allows new and existing Pearl subscribers to access RipeGlobal’s cloud-based dental education platform for six months, according…
Dallas-based Smile Doctors has strengthened its network over the last few years through various partnerships and de novo offices. Here are 12 moves from the company since 2023: 2025 1. Smile Doctors acquired myOrthos, an OSO with more than 70…
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The College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls has launched a dental hygiene program, the Post Register reported April 1. The college recently received accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation and will welcome its first class of students in…
Smile Shack recently relocated into an expanded office in Rocky Point, N.Y. The new office includes six treatment rooms, up from three previously, which allows the multispecialty practice to implement new technology and services, according to an April 2 news…
The Georgia Board of Dentistry has suspended the license of a dentist it says “poses a threat to the public health,” WSB-TV Atlanta reported April 1. The board issued a summary suspension for the license of Justin Scott, DMD, on…
The first quarter of 2026 saw dozens of acquisitions involving DSOs, labs and benefit providers. Twelve notable deals to know: 1. Great Neck, N.Y.-based The Smilist expanded its network into Virginia by partnering with Arlington Dental Team. 2. Houston-based Specialty1…
The University of Buffalo (N.Y.) School of Dental Medicine recently completed a $2.9 million renovation of its orthodontics clinic. This is the clinic’s first major renovation since it was built in 1986, according to a March 25 news release. The…