Author: Cameron Cortigiano

A dental practice in Columbus, Ind., sustained significant damage from an overnight fire, according to a Facebook post from the Columbus Fire Department.

The Dentist and Dental Hygienist interstate compact has picked up steam and support in the past few months, fueled by dental professional shortages across the country. 

Here are four headlines on the dental industry in Virginia that Becker's has reported on in March:

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley is upgrading the equipment in its dental clinics with a $125,000 grant from Kaiser Permanente, according to a March 22 report by ABC30.

The U.S. Senate passed a resolution celebrating the 75th anniversary of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.

The American Dental Association's Code Maintenance Committee has revised, updated and added CDT codes for restorations and dental implants.

Dental AI programs and technology have become more and more common in the industry in recent years. 

Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners expanded its network with a practice in Colorado.

For this implant-focused DSO, providing top-notch patient care is one of the biggest factors in its success, according to its CEO. 

Here are 17 milestones from DSOs and dental organizations, including entering new states, adding specialty services and hitting practice benchmarks, that Becker's has reported on in 2024: