A Virginia dentist was awarded $1.85 million after a court ruled that his former employer made defamatory statements before terminating him. Richard Grundy, DDS, was previously employed at the office of Charles Brown, DDS. Dr. Brown sent a letter to…
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Several states have either passed or are considering legislation to help alleviate dental workforce shortages. Six updates to know: 1. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill requiring that at least 80% of students accepted into the University of Iowa dental…
Increased awareness of oral health’s link to overall wellness will lead to increased growth in the dental industry, one executive predicts. Francesca Pregano, the COO of Smile Makers Dental Center in Virginia, recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss why she’s…
Orthodontists make an average of $381,660 per year in Connecticut, one of the highest-paying states, compared to the state’s average cost of living of $52,581. The Bureau of Labor Statistics updated its salary data for dental jobs to reflect 2024…
The American Dental Association is urging the EPA to utilize evidence-based studies and analyses during any review of the safety of fluoride in drinking water, according to a June 12 news release from the ADA. Here are five things to…
From new investments to DSO integration, here are five updates on the dental AI space to know, as reported by Becker’s since April 9:
Here are six dental industry updates that have taken place in Ohio in the last two months: 1. An Ohio dentist who was being investigated by the state after a patient’s death has decided to retire and surrender his dental…
Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance named Clayton Russell vice president of operational strategy. Mr. Russell has worked with several dental companies, most recently serving as vice president of strategic operations for Guardian Dentistry Partners. Dental Care Alliance supports more than…
Nearly 95% of dental hygienists work in offices of dentists, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In the U.S., there are 219,070 hygienists across all industries and practice settings. The agency released updated employment data in April…
Here are six federal updates from the last 30 days that dental leaders should know: 1. Removing fluoride from U.S. public water systems would lead to a 7.5% increase in tooth decay and cost at least $9.8 billion over five…