Author: Ariana Portalatin

Several dental offices have closed in recent weeks as dentist owners struggle to stay afloat financially.

The American Dental Association is encouraging dentists to stay vigilant about infection control measures as multiple viruses surge across the U.S.

Here are five dental industry updates that have taken place in North Carolina since Dec. 5: 

St. Mary Health Center Medical and Dental Clinic in Wilmington, N.C., has purchased a new building to continue seeing patients after receiving a $695,000 grant, WWAY reported Dec. 20. 

James Crenshaw, DDS, has retired after 42 years of service, leaving his office under new ownership, The Warren Record reported Jan. 8. 

Ending community water fluoridation could be detrimental to the oral health of adults and children in the U.S., according to Barry Lyon, DDS.

My Community Dental Centers, a Michigan nonprofit organization serving underserved communities, has closed six of its offices due to financial constraints, West Michigan Newspop reported Jan. 8. 

Dentists can earn an average of $227,200 each year in Delaware, the state with the fewest dental professional shortage areas.

Dentists can earn an average of $181,720 each year in California, the state with the most dental professional shortage areas.

A Connecticut dentist has agreed to pay more than $600,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the federal and state False Claims Acts.