Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Great Neck, N.Y.-based The Smilist recently acquired a group practice in New Jersey. 

The American Dental Association Forsyth Institute received a $6.2 million grant to design materials for dental fillings by using artificial intelligence, according to a Sept. 30 news release. 

Josephine Mensah, DMD, opened a pediatric dental practice in Tarrytown, N.Y., according to a Sept. 30 report by River Journal.

Instances of individuals performing unlicensed dental services have become more common in the industry.

Fresno (Calif.) City College is offering a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene for the first time, according to a Sept. 27 report by ABC 30.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences in Yakima, Wash., held a grand opening for its dental school, according to a Sept. 27 report by Apple Valley News Now.

A dental practice in Dixon, Ill., has closed after being in operation for 123 years, according to a Sept. 29 report by saukvalley.com.

Dental organizations are sticking to their fluoride recommendations even after a federal district judge ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency must take regulatory action, according to a Sept. 26 news release. 

A dental practice in Federal Way, Wash., is expanding its hours to include Saturdays in order to increase access to care.

In the dental industry, fee-for-service is typically the preferred payment model, but value-based care is becoming a more viable option.