Some of Becker’s most-read articles this month covered private equity, cyberattacks, DSO acquisitions and class-action lawsuits. Here are the top 10 most-read dental articles from Becker’s in July: 1. Massachusetts dental office employee charged with stealing $30K 2. The private…

New patient acquisition is the top driver of dental practice growth, according to a recent analysis of more than 8,500 dental practices. Consistent new patient acquisition is the strongest predictor of long-term dental practice growth, outperforming case acceptance, treatment completion…

Hourly earnings for dental office staff have increased by 23% since 2021, according to the American Dental Association’s “State of the U.S. Dental Economy” report for the second quarter of 2026.  The ADA recently released its “State of the U.S.…

Consumer dental spending has increased by 24% over the last 10 years but still lags behind overall healthcare spending, according to the American Dental Association’s “State of the U.S. Dental Economy” report for the second quarter of 2026. The ADA…

Dentists’ confidence in their individual practices, the overall dental sector and the U.S. economy continues to rise, largely driven by the large demand for dental services, according to the American Dental Association’s “State of the U.S. Dental Economy” report for…

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has filed a lawsuit against two dental practices in the city, alleging they targeted low-income patients with high-interest loans. The lawsuit, which was reviewed by Becker’s, claims the practices —…

Nuvia Dental Implant Center will open a new location in The Woodlands, Texas, on Aug. 5. The center offers full-arch dental implant procedures, including Nuvia’s 24-hour implant process, which allows patients to receive permanent implants the day after their surgery,…

A former administrative assistant has been accused of stealing more than $30,000 from a Massachusetts dental practice, Brookline.News reported July 28. Emilia Fertykowska, 44, allegedly deposited more than 180 reimbursement checks into her own bank account instead of the practice’s…

Here are 15 recent dental industry updates in California, Florida and Texas: California 1. Aptos, Calif.-based Cabrillo College addressed all but one of the eight violations that placed its dental hygiene program on probation and at risk of losing its…

About 30% of dentists do not currently use AI and never plan to, according to a report from the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute.  The ADA’s “The State of the U.S. Dental Economy” collected responses from more than 500…