Author: Ariana Portalatin

A dentist was appointed dean of a Washington dental school and five other dentists who made headlines last week:

Patient cancellations continue to be a major problem affecting dental practices in the U.S., preventing them from filling their schedules and leading to revenue losses. 

Sonrava Health acquired two DSOs, and four other acquisitions that took place in June:

André Ritter, DDS, PhD, has been appointed dean of the University of Washington School of Dentistry in Seattle, effective Sept. 16.

Dental laser company Biolase has extended its secured term loan with SWK Funding. 

Orthodontics technology company Brius Technologies has launched an artificial intelligence-guided tooth straightening solution.

Some of the top dental stories this month centered around wages, leadership and private equity in the industry.

The American Dental Association is supporting a student loan bill that would double the interest deduction and eliminate income limits.

Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care recently opened a dental practice in Avondale, Ariz.

Dentists typically make between $180,000 and $196,000 per year in the 10 largest cities in the U.S.