Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill into law that allows dental assistants to practice as oral preventive assistants. Senate Bill 1124 establishes the qualifications needed, which includes dental assistants completing an oral preventive assistant training course with at least…
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Medgaus Dental Group in Monroeville, Pa., has closed after the unexpected death of its owner, Carl Medgaus, DMD. Dr. Medgaus died Jan. 15. The cause of death is unknown, but a post on his practice’s website says the passing was…
Each DSO has had to develop its own strategies for recruitment and retention, from launching new training and CE programs to creating mentorship opportunities to foster strong organizational culture. The staffing aspect of dentistry has changed dramatically over the past…
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry has been named the best dental school in the U.S. in an inaugural ranking by BestDentalSchools.org. Proximal Contact launched BestDentalSchools.org to connect industry members and provide insight on dental…
Here are six dental leadership moves that have taken place since March 19: 1. Irvine, Calif.-based Keystone Dental Holdings named Tony Susino as its next CEO. 2. Atlanta-based Georgia School of Orthodontics promoted Cintia Mendes, DDS, PhD, to program director. …
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Water fluoridation has been a contested topic in the dental industry over the past few months, with some states reaffirming support while others are potentially removing fluoride from water supplies. Here are updates on legislation concerning water fluoridation in 12…
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has expanded access to individual dental insurance products. The new expansion is designed for individuals who do not have access to or are not eligible for traditional workplace benefits, according to a March…
Omaha, Neb.-based Bundy Family Dentistry has partnered with Brown Bacon AI to integrate generative AI-driven pre- and post-operative patient assistance. Brown Bacon’s AI Mee simplifies patient care, supports dental staff training and provides AI support for patients, processes and marking…
Dental assistants have an average annual salary of $40,440 in Arkansas, the worst-ranked state for dental health in 2025. Personal finance site WalletHub ranked all 50 states and Washington, D.C., across two main categories: dental habits and health and oral…