Author: Ariana Portalatin

Three dental schools have recently appointed interim and permanent deans.

Dental schools were active this year in establishing new programs, funding research and expanding services to increase access to dental care in their communities.

Knowing how to cope with stress and burnout can be helpful to dental professionals dealing with the everyday challenges the industry can bring.

Becker's spoke to several dental professionals this year to gain insight into issues affecting the industry, including the COVID-19 pandemic, rising supply costs and workforce shortages.

Reimbursement rates for Illinois dentists have been increased under the state's Medicaid program, the Illinois State Dental Society said Dec. 1.

Access to dental care in Alabama is diminishing as dentists become more concentrated in urban areas and those over the age of 60 near retirement, WBRC reported Dec. 1.

Mark Feldman, DMD, past president and treasurer of the American Dental Association and executive director of the New York State Dental Association died Nov. 25.

The American Dental Association's council on dental benefit programs is requesting dental insurance payers to consider rising costs when negotiating fees with practices, the organization said Dec. 1.

Aspen Dental Management has rebranded as the Aspen Group to reflect its expansion in the healthcare industry, the company said Dec. 2.

North American Dental Group has appointed George Bruder, DMD, its chief research and strategies officer, the Pittsburgh-based DSO said Dec. 1.