DSOs and dental practices have invested in several new technologies this year to enhance clinical care and improve operations. Three notable updates so far in 2025: 1. Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health is implementing additional machine identity security solutions to its…
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The Oklahoma legislature has enacted a law that updates the state dental act by adding licensure requirements and new patient protections while changing dental practice regulations. Senate Bill 669, which became law May 21, includes several provisions. Seven notes: 1.…
Georgia legislators have passed a bill that will require patients to complete an in-person exam before undergoing orthodontic treatment. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 567 to regulate teledentistry May 9. In addition to requiring in-person exams, the bill…
Dental leaders across the U.S. are growing more concerned with the accessibility of oral healthcare as federal threats loom. The dental industry has been dealt several blows over the last few weeks regarding funding, research, workforce development and policy. Many…
Here are seven recent dental industry deals and investments totaling nearly $345 million: 1. A building in Wilmington, Del., housing an orthodontics office was sold for $1.2 million. 2. Dental supply company Henry Schein completed a $250 million strategic investment…
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The American Association of Pediatric Dentists will honor 13 member dentists with awards during its annual meeting later this month. Here are the awards each dentist will receive: The AAPD includes nearly 12,000 members.
UNC Pembroke and the UNC Adams School of Dentistry partnered to launch an initiative for aspiring dentists to attend dental school. The Early Assurance Program offers admission assurance into the Doctor of Dental Surgery program at the UNC Adams School…
The percentage of adults making cosmetic dental visits dropped to 4% in 2024, according to Delta Dental’s 2025 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report. Delta Dental Plans Association partnered with market research firm Material Holdings to conduct research…
A building in Wilmington, Del., housing an orthodontics office was recently sold for $1.2 million, Delaware Business Now reported May 19. The 4,243-square-foot medical office building was purchased by an out-of-state buyer. The property is 100% leased to Greeley &…
Chris Christensen, DMD, has taken ownership of a dental practice in Rio Rancho, N.M., according to a May 19 report from Rio Rancho Observer. After nearly 30 years of practicing, Kirk Wondra, DDS, the previous owner, decided to transition to…