More than 60 organizations have urged Congress to pass legislation to reauthorize a bill promoting mental wellness for healthcare professionals. The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act was first authorized in 2022 and passed in both the…
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The dental industry is quickly evolving to respond to the needs of patients and dental professionals, while also dealing with issues that could threaten its advancements. Here are five trends reshaping the dental industry in 2025: Artificial intelligence Private practices…
Shelbyville, Ky.-based Hewlett Family Dental has moved into a new office building, according to a March 20 report from The Sentinel-News. The practice is led by Mark Hewlett, DMD, and Stephen Hewlett, DMD. Hewlett Family Dental has provided dental care…
Hadley, Mass.-based Hampshire Meadow Family & Pediatric Dentistry is opening a new practice to keep up with growing demand, according to a March 19 report from Daily Hampshire Gazette. The new 4,600-square-foot facility is led by Cyrus Safizadeh, DMD, and…
Fourteen dental schools in the U.S. were recently ranked among the best in the world. QS World University Rankings compared schools across five categories to create the list of the top dental schools in the world for 2025. Here the…
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The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act has been reintroduced in the House and Senate. Three notes for dentists: 1. The REDI Act would allow medical and dental students to defer payments on federal student loans and delay interest accrual until…
Dental Square is opening a dental facility in Lumberton, Texas, according to a March 17 report from 12 News. The 7,500-square-foot building will include two dedicated surgical rooms for procedures such as wisdom teeth removal and root canals, as well…
Here are four instances of individuals practicing unlicensed dentistry, as reported by Becker’s since Feb. 20:
Here are five federal government and policy updates since Feb. 20: 1. More than 100 members of the American Association of Orthodontists met with federal lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to advocate for policies related to orthodontic care. 2. The American…
Here are seven notable updates about the dental industry in Arizona: 1. The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is partnering with the Delta Dental Foundation of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana to launch a program that will address workforce shortages. The program…