Four dental organizations have requested more than $600 million in funding for oral health programs for fiscal year 2027, according to an April 8 news release from the American Dental Association. Here are five things to know:
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Kirksville-based A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health is expanding its number of students from 63 to 84, according to an April 9 report from KTVO. Dental students spend their first two years on the Kirksville campus…
From a new dental college in the works to industry collaborations, here are 22 dental education and dental school updates to know from the first quarter of 2026, as reported by Becker’s. Note: This list is not exhaustive.
Private equity firm Havencrest Capital Management has completed a majority recapitalization of OFFOR Health, a provider of anesthesia services for complex dental procedures. OFFOR Health has integrated clinical teams and equipment, including anesthesiologists, PACU nurses and paramedics, that provide care…
Each April, Oral Cancer Awareness Month serves as an important reminder that early detection remains one of the most valuable tools we have in advancing patient oral and overall health. At Dental Care of Bixby, anOrahh Care Dental Community practice,…
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Consumer dental spending continues to lag behind overall healthcare spending despite increasing gradually over the last several years, according to a new report from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released its “State of the U.S. economy” report for…
More dentists are confident in the dental care sector than the overall U.S. economy, according to a new report from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released its “State of the U.S. economy” report for the first quarter of…
From financial hardships to workforce issues, there were a number of dental practice closures from the first quarter of 2026. Here are seven dental practices that closed during the first three months of the year, as reported by Becker’s. Note:…
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A Michigan dentist is facing multiple charges related to a Medicaid fraud scheme. Faddi Salim, DDS, allegedly billed the state Medicaid program for dental crowns that were never provided. The Michigan attorney general’s office said April 3 that it learned…