Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental partnered with David Green, DDS, who has two practices in Florida.

Here are 10 updates to know on the dental education space, as reported by Becker's since Feb. 10:

Organic growth of dental practices and dental groups has become more attractive to potential investors in the DSO space as they look for sustainable growth to support future expansions. 

A bill has been introduced in the House of Representative that aims to lower the cost of dental care.

Dental supply company Henry Schein brought in nearly $13 billion in net sales during 2024, according to a Feb. 25 financial report from the company.

Jackson, Miss.-based UMMC School of Dentistry is constructing a new, upgraded clinical building, according to a Feb. 25 report from CBS affiliate 12News.

Tempe, Ariz.-based Align Technology is repurchasing $225 million of its common stock through open market repurchases.

The American Dental Association has added to its code of ethics and conduct to address concerns with social media and influencers.

General dentists have an average annual salary of $165,760 in Illinois, the best-ranked state for dental health in 2025.

A coalition of Kentucky health organizations are opposing a bill that would remove the state's water fluoridation mandate, according to a Feb. 23 report from Northern Kentucky Tribune.