Dentists

Here are more than 60 dental industry mergers and acquisitions that Becker's reported on in 2024:

A woman in Las Vegas was charged with illegal practice of dentistry, according to a Feb. 5 report by ABC affiliate KLAS.

Three states have recently disciplined dentists for violations related to patient care and fines.

A dentist is looking to open a new office at the site of a former church community center in Marietta, Ga., the Marietta Daily Journal reported Feb. 5. 

J. Hedrick has served as the CEO of Dallas-based Smile Doctors since 2019. Here are three things to know about the company's CEO:

Orthodontists can earn an average of $166,640 in Illinois, the best ranked state for dental health. 

A Minnesota dental office was recently investigated by the state for allegedly paying for fake five-star ratings online, Fox affiliate KMSP reported Feb. 4. 

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, which includes provisions to support dentists and dental practices.

Dental assistants can make an average of $41,290 in Illinois, the best state for dental health, while dental hygienists can make an average of $76,120.

Dental assistants make an average of $36,570 in Arkansas, the worst state for dental health, while dental hygienists make an average of $73,540.