In Utah, the state with the highest number of dental assistants per capita, the average annual salary for the profession is $39,350, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Here are four dental schools that have launched new dental programs or announced plans to add new dental education offerings, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 23:
The American Dental Association awarded its first seal of acceptance in a new category for short-term pain relief to Advil Dual Action.
The Minnesota Dental Association installed Alejandro Aguirre, DDS, as president for the 2024-25 term.
Denbright Dental Labs has named David Casper as its next CEO.
A former Iowa dentist who had his license revoked earlier this year is now suing the state dental board, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported Sept. 23.
The average cost of routine dental procedures can range from $42 to $7,889, according to data from CareCredit.
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners is the first dental board in the U.S. to remove mental health questions from its credentialing applications.
Two pieces of legislation introduced to Congress earlier this year could potentially improve dental care access for thousands of people if passed.
The Augusta Regional Dental Clinic in Fishersville, Va., recently completed $600,000 in renovations, The News Virginian reported Sept. 16.