The cost of living in Washington, D.C., the highest-paying area for dental hygienists, is $54,034 for a single adult with no children. The Bureau of Labor Statistics updated its salary data for dental jobs to reflect 2024 information April 2.…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
A person was rushed to the hospital after crashing their vehicle into a dental office in Miami, WSVN reported June 3. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the car crash around 2 p.m. on June 3. It is unclear what caused…
Oklahoma legislators recently passed a bill requiring patients to complete an in-person exam with a dental professional before undergoing orthodontic treatment. Senate Bill 669 goes into effect Jan. 1. Oklahoma is the seventh state to pass such legislation, following Georgia,…
Dental supply company Dentsply Sirona has appointed Matthew Garth as executive vice president and CFO. Mr. Garth has held financial leadership roles at several multinational companies. He most recently served as the CFO and chief administrative officer at The Scotts…
Dental assistants earn an average salary of $63,680 in Minnesota, the highest-paying state for this role, compared to the state’s average household income of $113,293. Here is how the average salary for dental assistants compares to the average household income…
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Dental hygienists earn an average of $127,090 in California, the highest-paying state, versus the average household income of $134,491 for residents in the state. Here is how the average annual salary for hygienists compares to the average household income in…
Although more adults are aware of the link between oral health and overall wellness, there is still a gap in understanding the link to specific health conditions, according to Delta Dental’s 2025 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report.…
A West Virginia dentist who was accused of hiding a camera in the staff bathroom is now facing 15 additional lawsuits from employees, Fox affiliate WTOV reported May 19. Jeremy Crow, DDS, was arrested in August and charged with 39…
Several state legislatures are considering prohibiting fluoride from being added to their water supplies, with Utah and Florida most recently becoming the first states to enact statewide bans. Here are 10 states with legislation to ban fluoride or make it…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis authorized a bill May 15 that makes Florida the second state to ban fluoride from being added to public water supplies. Three notes: 1. Senate Bill 700, dubbed the “Florida Farm Bill,” aims to support the…