Three dental companies were included on the 2023 "World's Most Ethical Companies" list by Ethisphere. 

A dentist in Knoxville, Tenn., was sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to commit healthcare fraud, the Justice Department reported March 10.

Here are four updates on dental education that Becker's has reported on since March 3:

Here are 11 things to know about dentistry in Wyoming:

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission has suspended the license of a Washington dentist after multiple infection control issues. 

From practice affiliations to new programs, here are five updates on oral surgery that have taken place since March 1: 

Oral surgery has become an attractive market for investment firms and oral health groups due to the high profitability of practices and how easily surgeons tend to adapt to joining larger organizations, according to one investment bank. 

The Florida Board of Dentistry revoked the license of a Florida dentist convicted of inappropriately touching a female employee, ABC affiliate WEAR News reported March 8.

Fort Wanye, Ind.-based pediatric dentist Lucian Boboia, DDS, pleaded guilty to obtaining fentanyl and other controlled substances by fraud or deception, the Drug Enforcement Administration reported March 8.

Two dental bills passed in Washington's House with the goal of increasing the dental workforce and improving access to oral healthcare.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham recently launched a national registry to conduct research on outcomes of dental implant services. 

The American Dental Association recently released its "10 under 10" winners for 2023, highlighting 10 dentists making a difference and demonstrating excellence in the industry. 

El Paso-based Texas Tech Hunt School of Dental Medicine received a $25,000 gift from Encanto Dental Group.

Abe Abdul, DMD, earned the 2022 Excellence in Action for Dental Health Award from the American Dental Association. 

Two employees of DeVito Dental Solutions in Morgantown, W.Va., have been charged for fraudulently claiming COVID-19 unemployment benefits. 

Starting April 3, face masks will be optional for patients, visitors and workers not performing clinical cases in California healthcare settings, including dental offices, according to the California Dental Association.

Patients of Gutierrez Orthodontics in Tampa, Fla., claim their dentist is not responding to requests to complete outstanding procedures, NBC affiliate WFLA reported March 6.

Seven dental companies were ranked on the 2023 Inc. 5000 Regionals list of growth leaders. 

Here are five dental legal battles Becker's has reported on since March 30:

The American Dental Association provided dentists with five steps to better market their dental practices as part of the ADA's Practice Success module.