Author: Cameron Cortigiano

More than 29 percent of dentists said that they were "very confident" in the economic recovery of their dental practice, according to a recent poll by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute. 

From a private equity investment to the investigation of a controversial dental device, here are 16 dental technology updates Becker's reported on in April:

Patient experiences and outcomes play an important role in the success of dental practices and organizations. Creating the best experience possible can lead to more patients and revenue. 

ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot created by OpenAI, has become popular across the country.

The dental industry is a fascinating space with regional and national dental service organizations growing rapidly.

Tom Blake, DDS, has been named president-elect of the Indiana Dental Association, according to an April 28 report by The Waynedale News.

Only 21.9 percent of dentists in Florida are enrolled as Medicaid providers, according to a survey of dentists conducted by the state Department of Health. 

Minnesota is the highest-paying state for dental assistants, and Louisiana is the lowest-paying state, according to salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

California has the highest number of dental assistants, according to employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Daniel Gold, DDS, a dentist at Scottsdale Dental Center in Arizona, is still practicing despite facing at least eight felonies, according to an April 26 report by Arizona's Family.