Author: Ariana Portalatin

California has more orthodontists and dentofacial orthopedists than any other state in the U.S., while Wyoming has the fewest, according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.

California has more oral surgeons than any other U.S. state, while Wyoming has the fewest, according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.

California has the most active general dentists in the U.S., while Wyoming has the fewest, according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. 

Teledentistry company SmileDirectClub was recently listed as one of the best companies for compensation by consumer rating company Comparably. 

Intraoral scanners have become an important tool for dental practices because of their broad application for dental impressions, one dentist shared with Becker's.

There are 8,767 pediatric dentists in the U.S., according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. 

There are 5,663 periodontists in the U.S., according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. 

Atlanta-based D4C Dental Brands appointed John Williamson COO.

Local dental associations are beginning to learn of the damage done to dental practices by Hurricane Fiona and Hurricane Ian. 

While spending on dental care has recovered slightly since the start of the pandemic, it has yet to reach pre-pandemic levels, according to data from the American Dental Association.