Dentists

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.

Varble Orthodontics opened a new practice location in St. Peters, Mo.

Kentucky was ranked as the worst state to retire in, according to personal finance site WalletHub's Jan. 22 rankings.

Florida was ranked as the best state to retire in, according to personal finance site WalletHub's Jan. 22 rankings.

Dentists can earn an average of between $118,000 and $192,000 in the worst ranked states for dental health. 

Dentists can make an average of between $141,000 to $191,000 in the top ranked states for dental health.

A Utah man was recently charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry in a basement of a residence, ksl.com reported Jan. 31. 

A California dentist was recently ordered to pay back $100 million in retirement money taken from employees.