Here are five legislative updates at the state and federal level that have caused controversy or challenges in the dental industry: 1. The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a budget reconciliation package with provisions that will impact dentists and…
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Oral and maxillofacial surgeons have the highest annual mean wage in the offices of dentists industry, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average annual wage for oral and maxillofacial surgeons across all industries and practice settings…
California has the most dental professional shortage areas of any other state, according to data from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The HRSA recently updated its dashboard showing data on health workforce shortage areas in the U.S. The dashboard…
OrisDX raised $4 million to support the launch of its saliva-based multiomic platform for the detection of oral cancer. OrisDX offers a non-invasive oral rinse with 93% sensitivity and 99% specificity, according to a June 10 news release. The company…
Some dentists are worried about potential cuts to Medicaid and other dental programs threatening the viability of smaller dental practices and the profession itself, but others are not as concerned with some of the potential cost-saving measures. The U.S. House…
The cost of living in North Carolina, the highest-paying state for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, is $400,440 for a single adult with no children. The Bureau of Labor Statistics updated its salary data for dental jobs to reflect 2024 information…
The California Dental Association voiced its support for certain provisions of a proposed legislative agreement that would help protect access to dental care under the state’s Medi-Cal program. Five notes: 1. Proposition 56, passed in 2016, supports healthcare for state…
Jonesboro, Ark.-based GPS Dental has integrated VideaHealth’s AI-powered platform into its network of more than 100 dental practices. The AI platform helps DSOs and dental practices improve quality of care, operational efficiency and clinical outcomes, according to a June 10…
Here are 13 women in the dental field who have made headlines recently for new leadership positions and industry honors:
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry has joined several other schools in testing a new material for clear aligners. The clear aligners are created using 3D printers from Graphy Inc., a Korean technology company. The “shape memory” material uses…