Author: Ariana Portalatin

Training for dental assistants and hygienists needs to be updated to keep up with the industry, according to one dentist. 

There are currently 72 dental schools in the U.S., according to the American Dental Association.

Heartland Dental and The Aspen Group, two of the largest DSOs in the U.S., recently added educational programs to support partners and staff. 

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management recently added three partner practices in California and Washington. 

Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry filed a lawsuit against a local dental group for allegedly scamming Medicare patients. 

A New York City dental practice was recently damaged in a fire, ABC7NY reported Sept. 11.

Lehi, Utah-based Shasta Dental Services recently added two orthodontic practices to its network. 

Bento is stepping in to fill an forthcoming gap once Massachusetts implements its medical loss ratio for dental insurers. 

Six dentists recently shared with Becker's several things they wish patients knew about their job, oral health and the dental industry. 

Many patients fail to understand the importance of oral healthcare and insurance benefits, according to one dentist. Robert Trager, DDS, a dentist at JFK Airport in New York City, recently spoke with Becker's about what he wishes patients understood about…