Dentists

Here are seven dental hygiene updates that have taken place since March 17:

3D printing technology has completely taken the dental industry by storm. From printing surgical guides to producing night guards, crowns, clear aligners, hybrid dentures, and smile design, 3D printing’s applications are rapidly expanding.

Female oral and maxillofacial surgeons earn 22.8 percent less than men in the field, making it the specialty with the largest gender wage gap, according to Physicians Thrive's "2023 Physician Compensation Report."

The majority of Americans see the connection between oral and overall health, according to the Delta Dental Plans Association "2023 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report."

Jennifer Eisenhuth, DDS, and Abby Syverson, DMD, have teamed up to launch their new practice, Lakeside Orthodontics.

Nine U.S. dental schools received at least $5 million in research funding from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research in 2022, according to the institute. 

Kirkland (Wash.) Family Dentistry has moved into a new location after more than 30 years. 

A woman in Texas was arrested for practicing dentistry without a license, according to a May 5 report by Laredo Morning Times.

Brent Stephens, DDS, opened Panola Dental, his second office, in Carthage, Texas, according to a May 5 report by The Panola Watchman.

Washington, Tennessee and Iowa have all passed the Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact, a policy supporting license portability for dentists and dental hygienists.