Ten kinds of oral bacteria were found to be associated with a higher risk of hypertension in women in a study published March 2 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
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Female dentists tend to be younger than male dentists, with 21.5 percent of women being over the age of 55 compared to 45.2 percent of male dentists.
The dental workforce is making strides in adding women to the industry, seeing a nearly 20 percent increase in women over 20 years.
The number of dentists has increased from 163,409 in 2001 to 201,927 in 2021, according to recent data from the American Dental Association.
The American Dental Association is offering guidance about indoor masking in dental practices after the CDC's latest update.
Kiltesh Patel, founder and CEO of cloud-based dental tech platform Tab32 has accepted an invitation to join the Forbes Technology Council, the company stated March 3.
From market entries and acquisitions to new leadership appointments, several small DSOs have gotten a head start on their growth in 2022.
Georgetown, Texas-based DSO Smile Doctors recently opened a new office in Brownwood, Texas, Brownwood News reported March 2.
During a time of inflation, staff shortages and increasing DSO presence, owning a dental practice brings with it numerous challenges one should consider before taking the leap to acquire or open an office.
A career in dentistry can be both rewarding and challenging.