The American Dental Association News spoke with Allen Schiff, a certified public accountant and president of the Academy of Dental CPAs, to discuss what dentists can do to prepare their practices for a recession.

An Illinois dentist was recently sentenced to 2 1/2 years in federal prison for orchestrating a $1.2 million fraud scheme.

Three dental companies were recently included on Inc.'s 2022 Power Partner list. 

A Florida dentist who was found guilty of misdemeanor battery was sentenced to nine months in jail, ABC affiliate WEAR-TV reported Nov. 1. 

Salt Lake City is the best U.S. city in which to begin a career, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

Here are five recent dental updates taking place in California: 

Five dentists who are elevating the industry:

Here are five private equity moves in dental that Becker's has reported on since Sept. 22:

Here are five dental education statistics Becker's has reported on since Oct. 24:

A nine-year study demonstrates the effectiveness of Alaska's dental therapy program in improving oral health in the Southwest region. 

The Bath Township (Ohio) Board of Trustees recently voted against a zoning proposal that would have allowed for a dental office to begin construction, ScripType Publishing reported Oct. 30.

 The oldest practicing dentist in the U.S. and two other dentists who made headlines last week: 

The American Dental Association raised its annual membership dues to $600 and approved a budget deficit as part of its 2023 budget. 

Nearby businesses and residences in Wilton Manor, Fla., were evacuated after a bomb threat was made from inside a dental office, which police later determined was a hoax, WSVN reported Oct. 27.

A Florida dentist was found guilty of misdemeanor battery for inappropriately touching a female employee, the Pensacola News Journal reported Oct. 26. 

Robert Henry Johnson, DDS, is believed to be the oldest practicing dentist in the U.S. at 90 years old. He spoke with CBS affiliate KWTX Oct. 25 about why he has continued practicing dentistry. 

Coverage about workforce shortages, compensation and DSO deals were among the most read stories for Becker's readers this month.

Several dental companies have launched initiatives this year to further medical-dental integrated care.

Patient no shows and cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to an appointment are the greatest hindrances to scheduling for DSO and non-DSO affiliated dental practices, according to data from the American Dental Association's monthly "Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry" report.

Dental practices' appointment schedules were 2.7 percent less full in October than September, according to data from the American Dental Association's monthly "Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry" report.