Author: Cameron Cortigiano

The orthodontics and orthopedics oral health space in dentistry has received more than $100 million in venture capital funding so far in 2024, according to an Oct. 15 report by CareQuest Innovation Partners.

Private equity has become a big player in dentistry, but there is no consensus on whether it has been beneficial to the industry. 

AI is here to stay in the dental industry, but how it could impact dentistry in the future is still up for debate. 

The New York State Dental Association is continuing to support the addition of fluoride to water to prevent tooth decay, according to an Oct.  17 news release shared with Becker's.

The American Dental Association expressed its support for tax policies to benefit dental professionals, according to an Oct. 16 news release. 

The oral health AI and machine learning sector has received significant venture capital funding, according to an Oct. 15 report by CareQuest Innovation Partners.

An Arizona dental assistant and the practice for which he worked are being sued after the dental assistant was accused of molesting three children while at work, according to an Oct. 17 AZFamily report.

The University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco has partnered with OraQ AI to research the effectiveness of artificial intelligence in the dental industry.

Venture capital deals in the oral health industry have surpassed a total of $400 million so far in 2024, according to an Oct. 15 report by CareQuest Innovation Partners.

Medicare Advantage plan eternalHealth unveiled its 2025 plan options, which includes a dental benefit.