Author: Ariana Portalatin

Here are nine CFOs that have joined dental companies so far this year: 

The U.S. is projected to be short 36,517 dental professionals by 2031. 

From DSOs entering new states to a state's first dental school, here are 30 dental industry firsts that have taken place so far in 2023, starting with the most recent: 

There are 5,570 periodontists in the U.S., according to data from KFF. 

There are 5,724 endodontists in the U.S., according to data from KFF. 

Pennsylvania legislators are considering expanding dental services covered by Medicaid, wesa.fm reported Oct. 27.

From DSO affiliations to staffing shortages, here are seven dentistry updates that have taken place in Minnesota since June 30: 

California dentists will be subject to several state laws going into effect in 2024. 

This month, dental professionals spoke with Becker's about staffing shortages, integrated care, insurance and burnout. 

Here are seven things to know about the orthodontics field this year: