The number of general dentists in the U.S. increased from 110,730 in 2019 to 121,640 in 2023, an increase of 9.8%.
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Here are six dental industry updates that have taken place in Texas in July:
More than 85% of U.S. adults believe that dental insurance is important to protecting both their oral and overall health, according to a report from Delta Dental Plans Association.
West Temple (Texas) Orthodontics recently reopened in a new office after its previous facility was damaged by a tornado.
A Texas dental clinic operator was recently sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for defrauding the state's Medicaid program.
Chicago-based Aspen Dental has seen the great potential of artificial intelligence after using it across its nearly 1,100-practice network for the last several years.
While not every DSO has a chief engagement officer, the position can help bridge the gap between the clinical and business aspects of dentistry for dentists new to DSOs.
Dental software company Planet DDS appointed Matt Zelen to serve as its next COO.
Theresa Gonzales, DMD, received the 2024 American Dental Association Distinguished Service Award.
Boston-based Perceptive, a dental technology company, completed the first fully automated dental procedure on a human using dental robotics.