The Illinois House of Representatives and Senate passed a bill that would require individuals to visit a dentist within a year of using direct-to-consumer clear aligners, according to a June 18 report by WGEM.

A Massachusetts dentist and her practice were indicted for allegedly defrauding the state's Medicaid program of approximately $2.06 million. 

A dental clinic in Montezuma, Iowa, will reopen under a new name after it was purchased by a dental hygienist and her husband, the Southeast Iowa Union reported June 18. 

A student at the University of Nebraska Kearney recently scored a perfect 30 on the Dental Admission Test.

A Mississippi dentist and the Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission agreed to the surrender of his dental license.

The Charlottesville (Va.) Free Clinic recently moved its dental clinic to a new space to expand its services, WVIR reported June 14.

The cost of dental services has increased by 5.1% over the last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' consumer price index. 

Two Connecticut dentists have filed a certificate of need application to open six ASCs in the state, Hartford Business reported June 13.

The Ohio legislature recently passed a bill to end the artificial capping of fees by dental insurers, NBC affiliate WFMJ reported June 13. 

Bradenton Fla.-based nonprofit Cyber Umbrella is providing $2 million in grants to dental practices to enhance their cybersecurity.