Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Dentists averaged 3,798.4 patient visits, including dental hygienist appointments, in 2022, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute. 

Six dentists recently connected with Becker's to discuss the reasons that dental hygienists and assistants are staying away from the industry, creating high demand and short supply.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed legislation that updates and makes changes to the Dental Practice Act, according to an Aug. 11 news release from the Illinois State Dental Society.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed a law requiring all healthcare providers, including dentists, to electronically submit prescriptions for controlled substances, according to an Aug. 11 news release from the Illinois State Dental Society.

Here are eight updates on the dental industry in California that Becker's has reported on since June 12:

Raleigh, N.C.-based Oakpoint added Asheville (N.C.) Dental Associates to its network. 

Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance affiliated with Dental Health Associates of Virginia, which has five clinic locations throughout the state. 

Dental practice owners worked an average of 1,774.3 hours in the office in 2022, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute. 

Dentists in Switzerland are the highest paid in the world, making $216,679 on average, according to Insider Monkey.

Here are six updates on the dental industry in Texas that Becker's has reported on since June 22: