In a recent interview with Becker’s Dental + DSO Review, Jason Goodchild, DMD, director of clinical affairs at Premier Dental, foreshadowed trends for 2018.

Here are five dentists making headlines.

Here are five dental companies making headlines. 

Over the past 30 days, the value of Dentacoin, a cryptocurrency designed for dental professionals, rose 900 percent, according to Dentistry.co.uk.

Two children, ages 4 and 2 years old, passed away following routine dental visits at Kool Smiles Dentist in Yuma, Ariz., according to ABC 7 Chicago.

Biolase received three different awards for three of its dental laser systems.

Patrick Goodness, CEO of Goodness Dental in Costa Rica, explained how dental tourism has grown over the past 10 years while giving insight into upcoming trends in the industry.

A 2-year-old patient at Kool Smiles Dentist in Yuma, Ariz., passed away while undergoing a crown and filling procedure, according to the Inquirer.

Sarasota, Fla.-based World Class Dentistry celebrated its 30 year anniversary.

Cash, credit and cryptocurrency are now being accepted by George Car, DDS, at Live to Smile in Tempe, Ariz., according to ABC 15.