The House Committee on Energy and Commerce requested the Government Accountability Office to investigate the state of consolidation and vertical integration in the dental insurance industry.
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Chicago-based Aspen Dental recently launched a marketing campaign celebrating its clinician-focused investments.
Adults in the U.S. miss more than 243 million work and school hours each year because of oral health problems.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed a bill that expands the ability to practice as a dental hygienist under the supervision of a dentist.
Atlanta-based Benevis recently called on primary care providers to work with dentists on establishing dental care for children.
Here are more than 60 dental industry mergers and acquisitions that Becker's reported on in 2024:
There were more than 159,000 general practice dentists in the U.S. in 2023, according to data collected by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
A woman in Las Vegas was charged with illegal practice of dentistry, according to a Feb. 5 report by ABC affiliate KLAS.
Three states have recently disciplined dentists for violations related to patient care and fines.
Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance kicked off 2024 with several practice additions and new leadership.