Dentists

Dentists and other companies have kicked off 2026 strong with several acquisitions. 11 moves to know from January:

The Temple University Kornberg School of Medicine is planning a dental clinic and education center in Tamaqua, Pa.  The rural dental center will host 10 third-year and fourth-year dental students, who will be supervised by licensed dentists, according to a…

More challenges could be in store for private dental practices as the number of dentists considering retirement and practice sales grows, according to Dentalpost’s 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report. Dentalpost’s annual report highlights various industry trends, including workforce, salary and…

Dentists are seeing mixed results when it comes to compensation growth, according to Dentalpost’s 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report. Dentalpost’s annual report highlights various industry trends, including workforce, salary and practice management. Dentalpost surveyed nearly 3,575 dental professionals to create…

The dental industry could be faced with additional workforce challenges as more dentists reach retirement age, according to Dentalpost’s 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report. Dentalpost’s annual report highlights various industry trends, including workforce, salary and practice management. Dentalpost surveyed nearly…

Newark, N.J.-based Rutgers School of Dental Medicine has become the first dental school in the U.S. to join the International Federation of Dental Schools and Faculties (FIEFO).  FIEFO comprises dental schools from 14 countries across South America, Spain, Portugal and…

Dentists are largely satisfied with their work despite a growing number of challenges facing the industry, according to Dentalpost’s 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report. Dentalpost’s annual report highlights various industry trends, including with workforce, salary, and practice management. Dentalpost surveyed…

Dallas Nibert, DDS, and Nika Hettlinger, DDS, have opened a consolidated, shared dental practice in Barboursville, W.Va., according to a Jan. 31 report from The Herald-Dispatch.  The two dentists merged their previously independent practices into a collaborative office location.  Nibert…

Several dentists are leading new practices and organizations, while others are looking ahead at the biggest trends facing dentistry. Here are 14 dentists who have made headlines since Jan. 26:

Mid-Maine Dental Hygiene will open its doors in Milo, Maine, Feb. 7, FOX Bangor reported Jan. 30.  The practice is led by Darcy Burgess, an independent hygienist with more than 20 years of experience. Services offered include preventive cleanings, periodontal…