Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Dentists averaged over 3,616 patient visits in 2023, a slight drop from the more than 3,798 average visits dentists had in 2022, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.

Stephen Thorne, founder and CEO of PDS Health, earned the 2024 presidential award from the Association of Dental Support Organizations.

Here are four state dental associations that have named new presidents that Becker's has reported on since April 29:

Here are 13 DSOs and dental groups that have added practices in new states that Becker's has reported on so far in 2024:

A Mississippi dentist and the Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission agreed to the surrender of his dental license.

The median net income for general practitioners in private practice was $185,360 in 2023, a high mark, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.

The average monthly premium for dental insurance is $38.08 in Arkansas, the lowest-ranked state for dental health.

Steven Bilt, CEO of Costa Mesa, Calif.-based Smile Brands, received the 2024 Service Award from the Association of Dental Support Organizations.

Dental AI company VideaHealth partnered with medtech company vVardis to improve preventive dental care.

Private practice dentists spent an average of more than 1,750 hours in dental practices in 2023 the highest average since 2000, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.