Author: Ariana Portalatin

Dental hygienist and dental assistant were recently ranked among 28 best healthcare support jobs in the U.S. for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report.

A former Illinois dentist pleaded guilty to wire fraud after practicing unlicensed dentistry, the Daily Herald reported Jan. 16.  

Here are four federal updates Becker's has reported on since Nov. 18:

Maryland legislators have introduced several bills and have more planned to improve dental care in the state, The Southern Maryland Chronicle reported Jan. 15.

Chicago-based Aspen Dental recently appointed Kimberly Jones as vice president of hygiene operations. 

Understanding business practices, attracting patients and expanding services are just some of the ways dental practices can increase profitability this year, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.

James Rolfe, DDS, recently extended the operating hours of his dental urgent care center in Santa Barbara, Calif., the Santa Barbara Independent reported Jan. 12.

Here are four recent dental company closures Becker's has reported on since Dec. 8, including dental practices, labs and more. 

Forty-two percent of DSO-affiliated dentists are satisfied or very satisfied with their benefits, according to Dentalpost's 2024 Dental Salary Survey.

Neocis, the manufacturer of the Yomi dental implant robot, has marked several milestones in recent weeks.