North Carolina legislators are considering a bill that would make several changes to dentistry in the state, CityView reported Aug. 7.

Tend recently opened its first office in Connecticut, ctpost reported Aug. 5.

A Connecticut dentist who rejected a plea bargain and four other dentists who have made headlines since Sept. 12: 

The future of a Vermont dental clinic opened to increase accessibility is now up in the air after being faced with staffing shortages and operating losses, the Bennington Banner reported Aug. 4.

A Florida dentist is facing up to five years in federal prison after being found guilty of tax evasion.

Smile Partners of Bel Air opened a new practice location in Forest Hill, Md.

Heartland Dental knows the value of investing in development and has always provided supported doctors, their teams, and business and office professionals with continuing education opportunities.

A Florida orthodontist recently went viral after a video of his practice was shared on social media, Ocala-news.com reported Aug. 2.

Roseland, N.J.-based Abra Health, a dental and medical provider, will launch an oral surgery group after its acquisition of two oral surgery practices.

Lake Placid, N.Y.-based Adirondack Health Dental Care received official approval from the state to close its dental clinic, the Adirondack Explorer reported July 31.

A former employee at Oral Surgery Specialists of Pueblo (Colo.) filed a federal lawsuit against the practice, claiming discrimination against women, according to a July 31 report from radio station KRDO. 

Aaron Wilkins, DDS, is rebuilding his practice after it was destroyed in a fire, the Daily Journal reported July 31.

A Minnesota dentist plans to retire after 47 years of practice, The Newsleaders reported July 31.

Jeffrey Zaffos DDS, a dental practice in Westbury, N.Y., has been renamed to JM Dental of Westbury. 

Thundermist Health Center opened a dental facility in West Warwick, R.I., which will provide services to more than 5,500 residents. 

Here are five statistics Becker's has reported on in 2023 that could lead to more opportunities and growth in the dental industry:

Here are five statistics Becker's has reported on in 2023 that could lead to future roadblocks in the dental industry:

Tennessee Valley Oral Surgery has opened a location in Lenoir City, Tenn., its third location, according to a July 27 report by ABC affiliate WATE.

Here are five lawsuit settlements that have taken place in the dental industry this year:

Stories about legislation, lawsuits and DSO challenges were among the most-read articles covered by Becker's this month.