Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Dental assistant programs are most expensive at private, for-profit technical colleges and vocational schools, with an average total cost of more than $27,000, according to the ADA's Health Policy Institute. 

Dental hygiene programs are most expensive at private, nonprofit colleges and universities, with an average total cost higher than $85,000, according to the ADA's Health Policy Institute. 

Philips Sonicare and Candid Care have teamed up to improve the dental health experience for both patients and dental professionals. 

Mississippi is the worst state for dental health, according to personal finance website WalletHub, while having 175 dental shortage areas, according to data from the Health Resources and Service Administration. 

Here are 12 things to know about dentistry in Mississippi:

Here are seven recent DSOs practice openings and affiliations that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 31:

OraPharma, a company that sells oral health products, will pay $100,000 to resolve allegations that it submitted false claims to Medicare. 

Wisconsin is the best state for dental health, according to personal finance website WalletHub, while having 183 dental shortage areas, according to data from the Health Resources and Service Administration. 

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

Hiring staff, expanding their practice and adding new technology are some of the changes that dentists are planning to make at their practices this year.