Dentists

Four states have passed healthcare oversight laws so far this year, according to the Private Equity Stakeholder Project’s “2026 State Healthcare Policy Review” report. The healthcare policy report includes a dashboard that tracks bills introduced or enacted in the U.S.…

Here are seven women who have made headlines in the dental industry so far this month: 1. Elizabeth Shapiro, DDS, was recognized by the American Dental Association with its Distinguished Service Award. 2. Kindal Tatum, DDS, cut the ribbon on…

The Montana VA Health Care System has broken ground on its first standalone dental clinic in the state, according to an Oct. 21 report from KTVH. The more than $8.2 million facility will be located in Helena, Mont., and expand…

Here are four recent updates on specialty dentistry: 1. Although the entire dental industry has seen an increase in the number of dentists, pediatric dentistry has seen more growth than every other specialty in the field, according to TUSK Practice…

Here are six recent updates that have led to optimism and skepticism in the dental industry: Good news Graduation rates increase The total number of dental school graduates has increased by 20.7% since 2015, according to data from the American…

Artistic Smiles, a dental practice in Longmont, Colo., has provided notice of a data breach, according to a recent post on the practice’s website.  The practice discovered unauthorized access to its network that occurred between June 14 and June 21,…

Morgantown-based West Virginia University School of Dentistry has received a $15 million Congressionally Directed Spending award.  The funding will be used for the dental school renovations and purchasing equipment, according to an Oct. 20 news release from Sen. Shelley Capito,…

Pediatric dentistry is one of the fastest growing specialties in the dental industry.  Here are six statistics and facts to know about the field: 1. The average salary for pediatric dentists in 2026 is $277,314, according to ZipRecruiter. 2. There…

West Virginia health advocates have proposed legislation that would allow dentists and dental hygienists to administer the HPV vaccine, West Virginia Watch reported Oct. 16. Four notes: 1. The West Virginia Oral Health Coalition has drafted a bill modeled after…

Here are 10 federal government and policy updates for dentists to know from the last month: 1. The CDC updated its “Infection Control in Healthcare Personnel” guidance, adding a new section that consolidates how healthcare workers should be managed when…