Author: Cameron Cortigiano

General dentists have an average annual salary of $165,760 in Illinois, the best-ranked state for dental health in 2025.

A coalition of Kentucky health organizations are opposing a bill that would remove the state's water fluoridation mandate, according to a Feb. 23 report from Northern Kentucky Tribune.

The American Dental Association is urging CMS to strengthen dental Medicare Advantage protections, including increased oversight of supplemental dental benefits, according to a Feb. 21 news release from the ADA. 

Seven states have recently introduced legislation to join the Instate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact created by the American Association of Dental Boards.

Here is a recap of how some of the largest DSOs and dental groups in the U.S. grew and expanded in 2024, as reported by Becker's since the start of 2025.

An article from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health outlined the shortfalls of public dental insurance and offered potential improvements.

The California Dental Association has sponsored multiple bills related to assignment of benefits, network adequacy and virtual credit cards, according to a Feb. 20 news release from the CDA. 

Fadie Coleman, PhD, was removed from her position as assistant dean of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine's Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, according to a Feb. 21 report from The Harvard Crimson.

A federal judge in Texas reversed a previously issued injunction of the filing requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act, according to a Feb. 20 release from the American Dental Association.

Here are seven dentists who have opened or are planning to open new dental practices, as reported by Becker's since Feb. 10: