Dentists

Some of the top dental stories by Becker's this year covered salaries, acquisitions and DSOs.

Here are three dental practices that have recently opened that Becker's has reported on since Nov. 28:

Here are more than 100 dentists who made headlines this year:

Phoenix Children's recently welcomed nine doctors to its new Center for Cleft and Craniofacial Care. 

Cheyenne, Wyo.-based Gentle Touch Dental began construction on its second office, set to be completed in October, the Wyoming Tribune Eagle reported Dec. 17.

Boca Raton-based Florida Atlantic University announced plans to open a dental school by 2025.

Alaska is the best state for new graduates to begin practicing dentistry in 2023 due to its high pay, low taxes and supportive programs and incentives, according to dental education provider Spear Education.

Spear Education, a dental education provider, was acquired by private equity firm Avista Capital Partners.

Three dental practices were damaged recently in incidents ranging from bad weather to a break-in.

Three dental practices recently purchased new property to expand their businesses.