Dentists

Thomas Boreman, DDS, retired from Smithville Family Dentistry in Ohio after being in practice for 47 years, according to a March 27 report by The Daily Record.

Here are five dental headlines in New York that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 27:

Stories about insurance networks, practice closures and legislation were among the most-read stories covered by Becker's this month. 

There are currently 70 accredited predoctoral dental schools in the U.S., according to data from the American Dental Association. 

The Massachusetts Dental Society Foundation awarded $64,850 to four organizations to expand oral healthcare access and education to underserved communities across the state.

Here are four dental headlines in the state of Washington that Becker's reported on in March:

The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery recently administered its oral certifying examination to a near-record number of candidates.

Three universities are preparing to open dental schools with new leadership appointments, technology investments and industry collaborations.

Las Vegas-based Dee for Dentist added a second location by acquiring Las Vegas Dentistry.

Three dental practices recently closed and left patients unable to receive treatment, with one office reopening in February.