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California currently has the highest number of dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to recent data from the Health Resources and Services Administration.

A group of dental professionals in Nebraska held a press conference March 5 to voice their support for a bill that would establish a medical loss ratio for dental insurers in the state, KSNB reported. 

The Arizona Senate recently passed a bill that would create the role of oral preventive assistant in the state.

Dakota College at Bottineau (North Dakota) has launched a dental hygiene program after receiving accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Sarasota, Fla.-based Parkview Dental Partners acquired a Florida dental practice, reaching 25 total practices in its network.

Here are five dental industry executives that have stepped down from their roles since the start of 2025:

Great Neck, N.Y.-based The Smilist has affiliated with Inspire Dental Group, a multispecialty practice with three locations in New York.