The U.S. is projected to be short 36,517 dental professionals by 2031.
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From DSOs entering new states to a state's first dental school, here are 30 dental industry firsts that have taken place so far in 2023, starting with the most recent:
Here are five updates on the dental industry in Texas that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 12:
There are 5,570 periodontists in the U.S., according to data from KFF.
There are 5,724 endodontists in the U.S., according to data from KFF.
Pennsylvania legislators are considering expanding dental services covered by Medicaid, wesa.fm reported Oct. 27.
From DSO affiliations to staffing shortages, here are seven dentistry updates that have taken place in Minnesota since June 30:
The expected percentage change in employment from 2022 to 2032 for orthodontists is 4%, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
California dentists will be subject to several state laws going into effect in 2024.
Choice Dental opened its third dental practice in Texas with the opening of Taylor (Texas) Choice Dental.