Author: Cameron Cortigiano

A woman in Miami Gardens, Fla., is facing charges of practicing dentistry without a license and possessing prescription drugs with the intent to sell or deliver, according to a May 22 report from Local 10 News. Maria Del Carmen Fontaine-Uliver,…

The potential reduction in pediatric dental Medicaid coverage could lead to nearly 96,000 additional cases of dental caries and $86.5 million in additional healthcare costs, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open.  The study, “Projected Oral Health…

Power Orthodontics, an orthodontic practice in Tennessee, has opened locations in Halls and Knoxville, Tenn., according to a May 21 report from The Daily Tribune News.  The practice provides services including traditional braces, Invisalign and a full range of orthodontic…

There are 24,500 active dental hygienists in California, the most of any state by more than 9,000 hygienists, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Across the U.S., there are a total of 222,740 dental hygienists. In…

There is no one-size-fits-all structure that will breed success for every DSO, but there are common themes woven throughout thriving groups.  Finding effective ways to integrate cost-saving technologies and create some level of standardization organization-wide is a non-negotiable in 2026,…

Here are five DSOs and dental organizations growing their networks in the West, as reported by Becker’s since May 1:

The Illinois Senate has passed a bill to clarify when and how virtual dental care be utilized, according to a May 20 Illinois Senate Democrats.  Here are five things to know about Senate Bill 3211:

Connecticut has the highest hourly mean wage for general dentists in the U.S., while Colorado has the highest hourly mean wage for the profession when adjusted for cost of living, according to new data released by the Bureau of Labor…

Nearly one in 10 surgeons leave active clinical practice within eight years, and the rate is much higher for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, according to a new study from the American College of Surgeons.  In the study, published in the…

There are more than 16,000 active general dentists in California, nearly double that of the next highest state, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Across the U.S., there are a total of 124,390 general dentists, with…