Dentists

Here are 10 statistics and trends showcasing how the orthodontics field is evolving: 1. Several states have enacted legislation requiring in-person examinations before patients can receive orthodontic treatment. The American Association of Orthodontists has advocated for these bills in the…

Smile Shack recently relocated into an expanded office in Rocky Point, N.Y.  The new office includes six treatment rooms, up from three previously, which allows the multispecialty practice to implement new technology and services, according to an April 2 news…

The Georgia Board of Dentistry has suspended the license of a dentist it says “poses a threat to the public health,” WSB-TV Atlanta reported April 1.  The board issued a summary suspension for the license of Justin Scott, DMD, on…

The first quarter of 2026 saw dozens of acquisitions involving DSOs, labs and benefit providers. Twelve notable deals to know: 1. Great Neck, N.Y.-based The Smilist expanded its network into Virginia by partnering with Arlington Dental Team. 2. Houston-based Specialty1…

The University of Buffalo (N.Y.) School of Dental Medicine recently completed a $2.9 million renovation of its orthodontics clinic. This is the clinic’s first major renovation since it was built in 1986, according to a March 25 news release. The…

High Country Community Health recently reopened its dental clinic in Avery, N.C, after more than a year since it was damaged during a hurricane, The Avery Journal Times reported March 31. The building was closed for renovations after sustaining flood…

Emergency Dental of America has implemented VideaHealth’s Voice Notes platform across its network.  Emergency Dental has more than 20 offices nationwide. The practices operate on a high-volume, same-day care model offering a variety of services, including treatments for dental trauma…

Here are six notable dentistry updates that have taken place in New York in March: 1. Buffalo, N.Y.-based Kaleida Health will close the Gundlah Dental Clinic in Olean, N.Y., over financial headwinds and workforce limitations. 2. NYC Health + Hospitals’…

Here are five statistics pointing to new roadblocks and ongoing challenges in dentistry: 1. Emergency department visits for dental issues unrelated to physical trauma increased by 57.9% among children 14 and under, according to a report from the CareQuest Institute…

Here are eight statistics and trends showcasing how the oral surgery field is changing: 1. New technology has helped various oral surgeries become quicker and more efficient while improving the patient experience. 2.  All dental specialties saw a drop in…