The New York University College of Dentistry had the highest enrollment of all dental schools during the 2024-25 academic year, according to new data from the American Dental Association. Here are 10 U.S. dental schools with the highest enrollment during…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso has been piloting a program that helps dentists identify patients who are diabetic or prediabetic to improve overall health. The dental school launched the Diabetes and the Community Dentist program using a…
An Arizona mall has temporarily closed after the ceiling of a dental office inside the building collapsed, ABC 15 Arizona reported Nov. 19. Somos Dental & Orthodontics is located inside Desert Sky Mall in Phoenix. The dental office experienced a…
There were 27,920 total dental students enrolled during the 2024-25 academic year, according to new data from the American Dental Association. Here is the total enrollment for 70 dental schools in the U.S. during the 2024-25 academic year: Dental school…
New regulations have come into play this year that will affect how dental practices operate and how patient care is delivered. Here are four areas where new legislation is impacting dentistry: Private equity Several states have either adopted or proposed…
The American Dental Association is partnering with the American Board of Dental Examiners to explore best practices and enhance standards for licensure examinations. The two organizations have begun discussions to identify opportunities to improve the licensure process, including with exam…
Two of U.S. Oral Surgery Management’s partner practices were recently accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care and recognized as centers of excellence. The newly accredited practices are North Sound Oral & Facial Surgery in Anacortes, Wash., and…
Align Technology and Dentsply Sirona were recently included on Forbes’ “America’s Dream Employers” list for 2026. The list was published Nov. 18 and includes 500 companies across a range of industries. Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to create…
Several dental companies, practices and organizations have had to make difficult decisions as the industry battles economic pressures. Here are four bankruptcies, layoffs and closures Becker’s has reported on in recent months: 1. The Minnesota Office of the Attorney General…
Dental artificial intelligence company Pearl has launched new capabilities for pediatric dentistry. The Second Opinion for Kids platform builds on the company’s existing pediatric detection abilities under its flagship product while enhancing communication between dentists, parents, and children, according to…
