The Maine legislature recently passed a bill creating a new pathway for prospective clinicians to earn an adjunct dentist license, WGME reported Oct. 8. The bill allows applicants with international dentistry degrees to practice under the general supervision of a…
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There are 427 pediatric dentists in New Jersey, which was recently ranked as the worst state for children’s oral health in the U.S. WalletHub released a ranking of the best and worst states for children’s oral health April 8. KFF…
There are 33 pediatric dentists in Washington, D.C., which was recently ranked as the best state for children’s oral health in the U.S. WalletHub released a ranking of the best and worst states for children’s oral health April 8. KFF…
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health is zeroing in on organic growth, opening de novo offices, technology and oral systemic health to drive growth this year. The healthcare company has opened more than 30 offices this year and plans to open between…
Blackhawk Family Dental, a new dental practice in Pea Ridge, Ark., has opened, according to an Oct. 8 report from Pea Ridge Times. The practice is led by Peyton Garnett, DDS. Services provided at the practice include bridges, crowns, dentures,…
Here are five updates on dental lawsuits that Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 22: 1. The California Dental Association committed to pushing for dental reform after losing its appeal against Delta Dental of California. 2. A Michigan federal judge…
From lawsuits to payer challenges, here are six dental RCM updates since September: 1. The American Dental Association is supporting dentists dealing with claim downcoding by third-party insurers. 2. About 25% of dentists have dropped out of insurance networks so…
PDS Health, Aspen Dental and Salt Dental Partners are just a few of the DSOs that had the highest number of acquisitions and partnerships during the third quarter of 2025. Becker’s recently compiled a list of more than 80 DSO…
Dental employers gaining a better understanding of who they are hiring could help improve hiring and retention rates in the industry, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Barry Lyon, DDS, the dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and…
Appleton, Wis.-based Fox Valley Technical College celebrated an expansion to its dental program, according to an Oct. 7 report from CBS affiliate WFRV. The school invested $2.1 million into growing its dental program, adding six more treatment chairs and opening…