Author: Cameron Cortigiano

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed a bill that expands the ability to practice as a dental hygienist under the supervision of a dentist.

There were more than 159,000 general practice dentists in the U.S. in 2023, according to data collected by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.

A woman in Las Vegas was charged with illegal practice of dentistry, according to a Feb. 5 report by ABC affiliate KLAS.

Dallas-based Smile Doctors partnered with 28 affiliates in 2023, adding 72 new practice locations to its network.

J. Hedrick has served as the CEO of Dallas-based Smile Doctors since 2019. Here are three things to know about the company's CEO:

Irving, Texas-based Specialized Dental Partners added Yonchak & Agarwala Endodontics to its network.

The global advanced dental digital and robotics solutions market is projected to reach $8.99 billion by 2032.

Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance partnered with a Connecticut dental practice.

The number of projected jobs for dentists is expected to be much lower than other healthcare occupations, with the employment change between 2022 and 2032 projected to increase 6,800, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Here are six seven DSOs and dental organizations that are making additions and acquisitions, opening practices, and receiving investments in the West that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 5: