Author: Ariana Portalatin

An Arizona dental assistant pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of child sex crimes, AZFamily reported May 23.

Orthodontists earn about $158.47 per hour in Michigan, the state with the highest average hourly wage for orthodontists, compared to the state's minimum wage of $10.33.

Vaca and Kirby Dental in Longview, Texas, is using salivary diagnostic testing to enhance overall health in its patients, KLTV reported May 23.

Carlsbad, Calif.-based Oral Genome, a salivary diagnostics developer, is partnering with Global Group to combat oral health disparities worldwide. 

The American Dental Association reaffirmed its support for fluoride after the Journal of the American Medical Association published a study examining the effects of fluoride exposure in pregnant women.

Cal Dental USA recently entered the orthodontic market with its first acquisition. 

Combating burnout among dental staff can have a positive impact on practices and patients, according to Taylor Sutton, DMD. 

Here are five DSOs that have secured more than $730 million in funding since April 17:

Here are 20 legislative updates from the state and federal levels that could impact dental professionals and practice operations: 

This year has seen the arrival of three new DSOs ready to stand out from competitors and expand their networks in the U.S.