Author: Ariana Portalatin

Minnesota is the highest-paying state for dental assistants, while Louisiana is the lowest, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Alaska is the highest-paying state for dental hygienists, while Alabama is the lowest-paying state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced DSOs to become more flexible and strategic in order to stand out in a competitive market, according to Sage Dental Chief Development Officer Jim Mizouni. 

Chestnut Health Systems plans to open a dental clinic in Bloomington, Ill., to serve people who are uninsured or under Medicaid, WGLT reported Sept. 27.

The University of Pikeville (Ky.) recently appointed Pamela Sparks-Stein, DMD, dean of its upcoming College of Dental Health. 

Delaware is the highest-paying state in the U.S. for dentists, while Idaho is the lowest-paying state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

As DSO consolidation increases in the industry, solo practitioners may opt for boutique dentistry to remain economically stable, one dentist predicts. 

The first independent venture capital fund for oral health companies recently launched in the U.S.

Several dental companies have appointed CEOs this year, while other CEOs have retired or taken on new roles. 

Chimon Family Dentistry in Albertson, N.Y., recently transitioned to becoming a fully digital dental practice with expanded services.