Illinois has passed several bills this year aimed at improving how dental services are provided, reducing billing issues and regulating certain services.
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A survey by the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in Lexington found that children's dental decay rates in the state exceed the national average.
Asheville, N.C.-based Zöe Dental plans to open a 20-operatory dental practice in Asheville.
The rising costs of operating a dental practice over the last few years have created ongoing challenges for the dental industry, leading owners to make tough decisions to stay afloat.
Here are three dental groups and organizations that have recently partnered with professional sports teams that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 3:
The manager of an orthodontics practice in Fresno, Calif., pleaded guilty to tax evasion and obstructing an IRS audit.
Here are four cybersecurity incidents and data breaches happening in the dental industry that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 27:
Duck Duck Tooth Pediatric Dentistry plans to open a new office in Ewing Township, N.J., Real Estate New Jersey reported Nov. 5.
Valleygate Dental Surgery Centers recently experienced a data breach affecting 14,589 individuals.
The University of Maine at Augusta has opened an expanded dental education clinic to improve access to dental care, according to a Nov. 4 news release from the university.