More than 24 million Americans live in dental care shortage areas, according to a Dec. 23 study published by JAMA Network.
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While there has been an increased push and awareness for the integration of oral and overall healthcare, the integration with dentistry is still behind other medical areas.
Here are 25 private equity investments, acquisitions and more that shaped the dental industry in 2024, as reported by Becker's.
Align Technology, the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists are facing an antitrust lawsuit alleging that the organizations conspired to eliminate SmileDirectClub from the dental market.
Hundreds of dentists made headlines this year for their notable leadership appointments, innovative dental work, practice openings and more.
A Wisconsin woman is being investigated for allegedly practicing dentistry without a license, NBC affiliate TMJ4 reported Dec. 23.
From expanding into new states to additional investments, here are 10 updates on Dallas-based MB2 Dental, as reported by Becker's in 2024:
Gentle Dental, a brand of Inglewood, Calif.-based InterDent, opened a practice location in North Las Vegas, Nev.
Staffing shortages have made it hard for specialty dental practices to expand, according to Alex Mehler, DMD, Aspen Dental's vice president of endodontic support services.
Dentists can expect to see continued innovation with technology and more reforms for dental insurers next year, according to Huzefa Kapadia, DDS.