A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against Futuredontics, the parent company of 1-800-Dentist, over the company’s recent data breach. Russian-based ransomware group Qili claimed on its blog June 28 that it stole an undisclosed amount of data from 1-800-Dentist.…

Dozens of dentists have made headlines this year by opening new practices, earning awards, being appointed to various leadership positions and discussing some of the most notable topics in the industry. Here are more than 200 dentists Becker’s has reported…

Nearly 80% of dental school graduates take out loans to pay for dental school, according to data from the Education Data Initiative. The Education Data Initiative provides information on dental school costs and debt in the U.S. Data shows that…

The Academy of General Dentistry has named Jeffrey Okeson, DMD, the 2026 recipient of the Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award. The Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award is the AGD’s most distinguished honor for dental educators, according to a July 6…

The Health Department of Northwest Michigan has assumed direct operational control of a nine-clinic network after an audit uncovered operational inefficiencies. The department said its board reviewed an evaluation of Dental Clinics North’s operations during a June meeting, during which…

The average amount of education debt for dental students was $297,800 in 2025, according to data from the Education Data Initiative. The Education Data Initiative provides information on dental school costs and debt in the U.S.  Seven statistics on dental…

The Iowa Dental Board has reached a settlement with a Cedar Rapids dental hygienist after she allegedly pressured a patient into an expensive periodontal treatment he did not need, KCRG reported July 6. Abby Young reportedly told a patient he…

Rising costs have become one of the biggest challenges facing dental practices over the last couple of years, leading to the refocusing of investments, practice closures and tightening budgets. Here are five notes on how rising costs are affecting the…

Yeshiva University College of Dental Medicine has welcomed its inaugural class of students, becoming the first new dental school in New York City in more than a century, The Jewish Link reported July 2. The founding class of roughly 150…

Here are 14 cases from this year involving allegations or convictions of fraud in dentistry: 1. Stanley Meckler, DDS, of Pepper Pike, Ohio, agreed to pay $500,000 to resolve allegations that he submitted claims to Medicaid for services that were…