David Kurzinsky, DDS, is retiring after 42 years of service in the industry, The Shenandoah Sentinel reported Sept. 20. 

Here are two dental industry updates in Nebraska that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 11:

The American Dental Association has terminated its relationship with Overstocker, a medical and dental equipment company, after receiving complaints from member dentists. 

Here are three updates on dentistry in Wisconsin that Becker's has reported on since July 20:

The Nebraska Legislature is weighing potentially joining the dentists and dental hygienist compact, according to a Sept. 20 report by NBC affiliate WOWT.

Pediatric dentists and dentists in public health settings had fuller schedules than general practice dentists, according to a poll from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute. 

The American Dental Association has expressed its support for the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act introduced in the House of Representatives. 

Here are 11 things to know about dentistry in Arkansas:

From new program offerings to industry partnerships, here are 11 dental school updates that have taken place since Aug. 10: 

A group of Chicago dentists have sued the city of Chicago over the School-Based Oral Health Program, which offers dental services to Chicago Public Schools students, according to a Sept. 18 report by Cook County Record.

From DSO affiliations to private practice moves, here are six dental industry updates that have taken place in Texas since Aug. 23:

Kyle Sparkman, DDS, is planning to open the fourth Sparkman Orthodontics location, according to a Sept. 18 report by 101.9 The Bull.

Several dental companies were recently named to the 2023 Inc. 5000 list based on revenue growth percentage from 2019 to 2022. 

Here are 12 things to know about dentistry in Colorado:

Here are two federal updates affecting dentistry since Sept. 7:

John Alonge, DDS, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Erie, Pa., received a $3.2 million jury verdict after slipping and falling in an operating room at Saint Vincent Hospital, according to a Sept. 18 report by Erie Times-News.

Peter Habashy, DDS, a dentist in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., is suing two patients after they posted negative reviews of his practice online, according to a Sept. 16 report by bocanewsnow.com.

Parents and dental professionals play a critical role in teaching children effective dental hygiene, which is essential to their overall health and well-being. With the new school year now underway across the country, parents, hygienists, and dentists can work together to ensure children have as few school absences as possible related to dental health issues.

The average dental school debt is $308,200, compared to $250,990 for medical graduates.

There are 72 dental schools in the U.S. in 2023, up from 70 in 2022, according to the American Dental Association.