Author: Cameron Cortigiano

There were 202,304 total dentists in the U.S. in 2023, compared to more than 1.1 million active physicians, according to data from the American Dental Association and KFF. 

Marshfield Clinic Health System, which has more than 60 locations across Wisconsin and Michigan, is planning to bring back its oral surgery services, according to a Feb. 13 report by Marshfield News Herald.

Here are eight DSOs and other dental organizations that have added to their C-suites that Becker's has reported on since the start of 2024:

Here are 11 headlines and statistics on the state of dentistry of Texas in 2024:

Here are four states that have created and passed legislation to combat staffing issues and shortages in the dental industry that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 29:

The Utah Division of Professional Licensing revoked the controlled substance license and deep sedation and general anesthesia permit of a Utah dentist.

Illinois, the top-ranked state for dental health, has one of the largest numbers of active dentists with more than 8,500. 

A bill to reauthorize the oral health promotion and disease prevention activities of the CDC was introduced in the Senate.

Dallas-based MB2 Dental has added eight practices to its network since Jan. 19, according to its website.

Here are four dental organizations and companies that have earned more than $425 million in investments, credit expansions and more that Becker's has reported on since the start of 2024: