The American Dental Association has presented three new standards on endodontic irrigants and data sets, according to a Feb. 19 news release from the organization. Here are seven things to know about the new standards:
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Parkland College in Champaign, Ill., has received $3.5 million in federal funding to expand its dental hygiene program and construct a new dental clinic. The investment will allow the college to expand enrollment in the program by 40%, as well…
Continued margin compression, outside people trying to get in between dental teams, and insurance companies denying care and delaying payments are a few of the burdens facing dental leaders. Prioritizing alignment, culture and honesty with staff and patients is key…
The Indian Health Service is ending its use of dental amalgam in 2027, according to a Feb. 9 news release from HHS. Here are five things to know:
Chicago-based Aspen Dental has integrated VideaHealth’s Clinical Assist AI platform into its more than 1,100 dental practices. The organizations completed one of the largest AI implementations in the dental industry to date in six weeks, according to a Feb. 10…
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Illinois was ranked as the state with the best dental health in 2026 by personal finance website Wallethub, earning a score of 75.21 out of 100. The top spot in the rankings is occupied by Illinois for the third year…
Troy, Mich.-based Smile Partners USA has expanded into Ohio, its sixth market. The state’s diverse communities, healthcare infrastructure and increasing demand for dental care represent a strong growth opportunity for Smile Partners USA, according to a Jan. 23 news release…
De’Keither Stamps, Mississippi public service commissioner, has introduced a resolution to review local public water systems’ continued use of synthetic sodium fluoride additives in drinking water, according to a Jan. 16 report from CBS affiliate 12 News. Here are five…
Miami-based Viper Partners, an investment banking firm focused on the dental and healthcare industries, has committed “significant nationwide capital” for the dental space in 2026, according to a Jan. 9 news release from the firm. Here are six things to…
The average nominal wage for dental hygienists has increased from $18.40 in 1990 to $47.80 in 2024, according to data from the American Dental Association. The ADA’s Health Policy Institute collected compensation data for both full-time and part-time dental hygienists…