Author: Ariana Portalatin

Here are six clinical leadership updates for dentists to know from the last 60 days:

Colgate was recently ranked as the second most chosen global consumer brand on Kantar's "Brand Footprint 2022" list.

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Imagen Dental Partners recently added an Indiana practice to its network.

Nine dental companies were recently recognized for excellence in several categories, including artificial intelligence, ethics, telehealth and growth.

Dentists are now able to apply for the Health Resources and Services Administration's Faculty Loan Repayment Program. 

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated ongoing staffing challenges facing the dental industry, largely affecting the supply of dentists, dental assistants and dental hygienists. 

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Endo Partners recently added practices in three states.

The average hourly wage for dentists largely exceeds the minimum wage in each state, with some making up 15 times more, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Department of Labor.  

An orthodontics startup that raised $10.5 million and six other updates in the orthodontics field since May 3:

A dental supplier has partnered with Google Cloud and four other dental collaborations: