Author: Ariana Portalatin

Preventive dental care utilization has rebounded back to pre–pandemic levels, according to a new Delta Dental report. Delta Dental compared quarterly procedure volumes between 2017 and 2019 to those between 2020 to 2023.  The data shows that preventive and diagnostic…

There are 5,685 endodontists in the U.S., according to new data from KFF. KFF recently updated its database of professionally active dentists in the U.S. Here are the number of endodontists in each state: State Number of endodontists Alabama 58…

There are 10,830 orthodontists in the U.S., according to new data from KFF. KFF recently updated its database of professionally active dentists in the U.S. Here are the number of orthodontists in each state: State Number of orthodontists Alabama 130…

There are 7,424 oral surgeons in the U.S., according to new data from KFF. KFF recently updated its database of professionally active dentists in the U.S. Here are the number of oral surgeons in each state: State Number of oral…

There are 159,562 general dentists in the U.S., according to new data from KFF. KFF recently updated its database of professionally active dentists in the U.S. Here are the number of general dentists in each state: Alabama: 1,618 Alaska: 465…

Four people were taken to the hospital after a school bus crashed into a dental practice in Blue Springs, Mo., KCTV reported Sept. 25.  The school bus crashed into Comfort Dental at about 6:45 a.m. local time. Three students from…

The American Dental Association is advocating for reliance on peer-reviewed science after the White House linked autism and ADHD to Tylenol use during pregnancy. The FDA recently notified clinicians that Tylenol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy can be associated with an…

Chicago-based Aspen Dental has opened offices in California, Tennessee and Virginia.  The new locations are located in Palm Springs, Calif.; Knoxville, Tenn.; and Glen Allen, Va., according to an email sent to Becker’s. Aspen Dental has opened practices in several…

Minneapolis-based Park Dental Partners has announced the terms of its initial public offering for its common stock. The DSO said it plans to raise $20 million by offering more than 1.5 million shares at a price range of $12 to…

The West Virginia Dental Association is lobbying for the state to pass a dental loss ratio for insurers, The Real WV reported Sept. 24. Three notes:  1. The WVDA launched a campaign to advocate for legislation during the state’s upcoming…