Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Dental artificial intelligence company NovoDynamics received the renewal of its HITRUST certification for a second term.

Dental hygienists earn nearly double the average annual wage of dental assistants in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

The number of orthodontists in the U.S. increased from 5,990 in 2019 to 6,400 in 2023, an increase of 6.8%.

The Pacific Dental Services Foundation donated its mobile clinic to the High Point (N.C.) University Workman School of Dental Medicine.

Florida and New Jersey were some of the most active states for DSOs and dental groups in July, with both states seeing three additions each. 

Here are four states that have passed and signed dental-related legislation and bills that Becker's has reported on since July 11:

The number of general dentists in the U.S. increased from 110,730 in 2019 to 121,640 in 2023, an increase of 9.8%.

More than 85% of U.S. adults believe that dental insurance is important to protecting both their oral and overall health, according to a report from Delta Dental Plans Association.

While not every DSO has a chief engagement officer, the position can help bridge the gap between the clinical and business aspects of dentistry for dentists new to DSOs.

Dental software company Planet DDS appointed Matt Zelen to serve as its next COO.