Here are five dental industry updates that have taken place in Pennsylvania so far this year:
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The Iowa Dental Board recently sanctioned a dentist for allegedly failing to detect cancer in a patient's mouth, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported Feb. 25.
A bill has been introduced in the House of Representative that aims to lower the cost of dental care.
Dental supply company Henry Schein brought in nearly $13 billion in net sales during 2024, according to a Feb. 25 financial report from the company.
Jackson, Miss.-based UMMC School of Dentistry is constructing a new, upgraded clinical building, according to a Feb. 25 report from CBS affiliate 12News.
Alabama dentists have asked legislators to provide emergency funding as they lose money on Medicaid services, al.com reported Feb. 25.
Tempe, Ariz.-based Align Technology is repurchasing $225 million of its common stock through open market repurchases.
Atlanta-based Benevis is focusing on recruiting dental students and supporting dentists with mentorship to help recruit dentists to underserved areas.
The American Dental Association has added to its code of ethics and conduct to address concerns with social media and influencers.
General dentists have an average annual salary of $165,760 in Illinois, the best-ranked state for dental health in 2025.