Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Dallas-based MB2 Dental has made its first practice addition in Iowa, marking the 44th state in its nationwide network.

Robert Webb, DDS, has retired after 45 years in the dental industry, according to a Dec. 7 report by the Tahlequah Daily Press.

Here are seven updates to know on dentistry in Texas, as reported by Becker's since Nov. 13:

Nearly two-thirds of dental school applicants were accepted in 1980 compared to less than 60% in 2023, according to data from the American Dental Association.

A federal judge in Texas has blocked a rule from the U.S. Department of Labor that would have expanded overtime eligibility, according to a Dec. 6 news release from the American Dental Association. 

The Arkansas Army National Guard opened an in-house dental clinic in North Little Rock, Ark., on Dec. 8.

A federal cybersecurity bill under consideration could burden small businesses, including dental practices, according to a Dec. 6 news release from the American Dental Association.

Blake Strickland, executive director of the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners, has resigned, according to a Dec. 8 report from the Alabama Daily News.

One-quarter of dentists were too busy to treat all patients that requested care in the past 12 months, according to a survey from the American Dental Association. 

Here are five updates to know on dental legislation at the state level, as reported by Becker's since Nov. 7: