Dentists

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed Senate Bill 22 into law earlier in March, making Virginia the fifth state to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.

An Indiana man was recently charged with practicing dentistry without a license, The Tribune reported March 20.

Seven dentists currently lead five of the fastest-growing dental companies in 2024.

Here are three headlines and updates on the dental industry in Florida that Becker's has reported on since March 12:

A Utah orthodontist plans to retire after 35 years of practice. 

Dentologie is continuing its expansion in Chicago with the addition of two offices.

Boca Raton-based Florida Atlantic University was not approved to receive more than $100 million in state funding for its upcoming dental school, Boca Magazine reported March 19.  

From dental clinic closings to DSO affiliations, here are four dentistry-related updates that have taken place in Pennsylvania since Jan. 31: 

The average cost of a dental cleaning in the U.S. is $163, compared to $89 in Germany. 

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has provided more details about the upcoming closure of its Montefiore dental center, TribLive.com reported March 18.