The former St. Mary Health Center Medical and Dental Clinic in Wilmington, N.C., has reopened in a new space after its legal battle with the Basilica of St. Mary. WWAY 3 reported April 24. The clinic is the city’s only…
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A recent analysis sheds light on the growing trend of group practice affiliations among U.S. dental specialists. The data reveals that 36% of endodontists and 34% of periodontists are now practicing within group settings of three or more providers. In contrast, prosthodontists show the lowest…
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly took issue with the use of fluoride once more during an April 30 cabinet meeting with President Donald Trump, USA Today reported. Eight notes: 1. During the meeting, Mr. Kennedy reportedly said fluoride…
As more older dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants consider retiring, the industry will have to get creative to fill those gaps. COVID-19 created an initial hit on dental workforce numbers, which dentistry has not yet fully recovered from, according…
The National Association of Dental Plans expressed its commitment to expanding access to dental care by urging Congress to allow the public to purchase dental insurance, protecting adult Medicaid dental coverage and continuing tax credits. The organization showed its support…
Four bills have been introduced to Congress this year to expand access to dental care and enhance insurance coverage. Here is where these bills currently stand:
The average annual salary for general dentists has increased from $178,260 in 2019 up to $196,100 in 2024. Dentist compensation jumped a total of $17,840, or 10%, from 2019 to 2024. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released updated compensation data…
California, Pennsylvania and Texas were the states where DSOs and dental groups were most active with practice additions, acquisitions and openings during April. Those states saw at least two DSO moves in April, as reported by Becker’s: California Pennsylvania Texas
Several states this year have passed legislation or are considering legislation to expand dental coverage and change various dental insurance practices. Here are 10 state bills affecting dentistry:
Wyoming saw the largest decrease in the average annual wage for dental assistants from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across the U.S., the average pay for dental assistants increased $1,510 from 2023 to…