Dentists

Here are eight dental industry updates that have taken place in Florida since April 3: 

The dental industry is facing particularly extensive holding periods for private equity investments, according to a recent analysis from Pitchbook. 

The University of Pikeville (Ky.) has switched the location of its upcoming dental school.

A North Carolina woman is fighting the state dental board's denial of her hygienist license, Carolina Coast Online reported May 31.

The Maryland Department of Health is launching a new program to drive dental students to practice in areas with dental healthcare shortages, according to a May 30 report by Maryland Matters.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law two bills concerning the state's dental industry, according to a May 30 report by Florida Politics.

Robert Henry Johnson, DDS, and Dr. Etsuro Watanabe are recognized as the oldest practicing dentists in the U.S. and world, respectively. 

A dentist in Hazard, Ky., recently marked 50 years of service in the state, WYMT reported May 30.

An Arizona dental practice was hit with a data breach, while several DSOs expanded their network in the state.

Some of the most-read dental stories covered by Becker's this month involved dental practice closures, state legislation and cybersecurity.