Author: Ariana Portalatin

Irvine, Calif.-based Smile Brands was recently recognized in the "Best Company Culture" and "Best CEO" categories for 2022 by Comparably. 

The Aspen Group has been unable to expand its Chicago-based Oral Care Center for Excellence due to a legislative lag by the state, NBC 5 Chicago reported Dec. 19. 

Here are more than 100 dentists who made headlines this year:

Here to pieces of dental technology to receive FDA clearance:

Phoenix Children's recently welcomed nine doctors to its new Center for Cleft and Craniofacial Care. 

Carrollton, Texas-based MB2 Dental is one of the largest dental groups in the U.S., with more than 500 practices in 35 states. 

Cheyenne, Wyo.-based Gentle Touch Dental began construction on its second office, set to be completed in October, the Wyoming Tribune Eagle reported Dec. 17.

Boca Raton-based Florida Atlantic University announced plans to open a dental school by 2025.

From C-suite appointments to executive retirements, here are more than 70 dental leadership moves that took place in 2022:

Miami-based Guardian Dentistry Partners has more than 100 offices in Alabama, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia.