Author: Ariana Portalatin

A Virginia court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state's participation in the interstate Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston graduated the highest number of students among U.S. dental schools for the 2023-24 academic year, according to data from the American Dental Association.

Nashville, Tenn.-based Tend recently appointed Patricia Mahony as COO.

Here are eight oral surgery updates that Becker's has covered since Oct. 24, including practice openings, DSO milestones and more:

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management is preparing for a more favorable business climate in 2025 after dealing with several challenges that faced the dental industry this year.

Residents of Tomahawk, Wis., will be given the opportunity to voice their opinion on whether the city should resume adding fluoride to its water supply, the Tomahawk Leader reported Dec. 5. 

The Naples (Fla.) City Council voted to stop adding fluoride to its water supply, WGCU reported Dec. 6.

Mia Geisinger, DDS, was recently installed as the next president of the American Academy of Periodontology.

Chicago-based Aspen Dental is one of the largest dental organizations in the U.S. 

Six dental schools saw a decrease in their average four-year tuition between the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years, according to data from the American Dental Association.