California, New York and Texas have the most active dentists in the U.S. Here are eight dental updates from each of these states that Becker's has reported on since Dec. 1:

A Kentucky dental practice is spending more than $250,000 to expand its office, McLean County News reported Dec. 15.

A Louisiana dental practice was damaged by a recent tornado that tore through the Iberia Parish area, CBS affiliate KLFY reported Dec. 14. 

A dental office in Fountain Valley, Calif., has suffered damages from a break-in on Dec. 13, NBC4 News reported.

From DSO milestones to new technology, here are 14 notable 'firsts' that took place in the dental industry this year:

A Minnesota dentist will relocate his practice into a Rochester commercial complex purchased for $2.75 million, the Post Bulletin reported Dec. 12.

Health systems, DSOs and oral health groups have been busy collaborating on initiatives to advance medical-dental integration.

A Los Angeles dentist affiliated with Tempe, Ariz-based DSO Gen4 Dental Partners and seven other dentists who have made headlines since Dec. 6:

Here are more than 30 dental company acquisitions that took place in 2022: 

Five dentists who are influencing the industry: