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There are 8,767 pediatric dentists in the U.S., according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. 

There are 5,663 periodontists in the U.S., according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. 

Atlanta-based D4C Dental Brands appointed John Williamson COO.

Local dental associations are beginning to learn of the damage done to dental practices by Hurricane Fiona and Hurricane Ian. 

While spending on dental care has recovered slightly since the start of the pandemic, it has yet to reach pre-pandemic levels, according to data from the American Dental Association. 

Here are six innovative tech developments in dentistry Becker's has reported on since Sept. 15:

HHS has amended the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act declaration on Oct. 3 to allow dentists and dental students to administer monkeypox, smallpox and other orthopoxviruses vaccines to patients in a declared emergency.

Affordable Care opened an Affordable Dentures & Implants practice in El Paso, Texas.

Dentists have been exploring the use of lasers since the 1960s. Today, laser dentistry is considered a safe, minimally invasive, and reliable treatment. From tooth preparation to eliminating fever blisters, laser dentistry has brought an array of cutting-edge therapy options…

There are 5,717 endodontists in the U.S., according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.