Author: Cameron Cortigiano

The average salary for dental assistants across the country was $44,710 in 2022, according to salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

More than 40 percent of adults in Mississippi, the worst state for dental health, have visited the dentist in the past year. 

Cigna Healthcare is making at-home oral health scans available to its dental customers at no cost. 

Brident Dental & Orthodontics, an affiliate of Sonrava Health, opened its first practice location in Albuquerque, N.M. 

Carrollton, Texas-based MB2 Dental has partnered with 11 dental practices in August, according to its website. 

Here are six updates on the dental industry in Illinois that Becker's has reported on since June 14:

Toothio, a dental staffing platform, raised $4 million in funding during its latest seed round.

The average out-of-pocket cost for a visit to the dentist is $130.43 in Mississippi, the worst state for dental health. 

Affordable Dentures & Implants, an affiliate of Morrisville, N.C.-based Affordable Care, opened a location in Fredericksburg, Va.

Lumio Dental selected VideaAI as its dental AI software of choice to improve patient experiences and increase treatment production.