Dentists

Here are six moves the Illinois State Dental Society made that are impacting dental legislation during the 2023 Illinois legislative session:

Less than 25 percent of dentists said that they were "very confident" in the economic recovery of their dental practice, according to a recent poll by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute. 

CarolinasDentist will open its 13th office June 5 in Asheville, N.C.

Dental patients in Indiana now have increased access to anesthesia thanks to a new law which allows certified registered nurse anesthetists to administer anesthesia in dental practices. 

Greer Dental Studio opened in Greer, S.C., and also launched a new website. 

Artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT, created by OpenAI, has increased in popularity in the healthcare and dental industries for its ability to complete certain tasks. 

Stories about DSO growth, dentist pay and practice closures were among the most-read stories covered by Becker's this month. 

Johnson Health Center in Madison Heights, Va., received a $500,000 grant to create a dental residency program, according to a May 28 report by The News and Advance.

St. Peter's Health Partners' Albany, N.Y.-based dental clinic is closing after 50 years, according to a May 26 report by ABC affiliate News 10. 

Here are six milestones that have taken place in the dental industry in the last 30 days: