Wisconsin recently became the 14th state to authorize dental therapists to treat patients, and several other states could soon do the same.
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Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics have the largest representation out of 12 dental specialty fields, with 10,904 orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedists in 2023, according to data from the American Dental Association.
Dental assistants can make an average of $41,290 in Illinois, the best state for dental health, while dental hygienists can make an average of $76,120.
Dental assistants make an average of $36,570 in Arkansas, the worst state for dental health, while dental hygienists make an average of $73,540.
Nashville, Tenn.-based Southern Orthodontic Partners added its first practice in the Chicago area.
Invisalign manufacturer Align Technology was recently included on a list of 300 organizations that received the most U.S. patents in 2023.
Nearly 300 million Americans were enrolled in dental coverage in 2022, according to a new report from the National Association of Dental Plans.
The American Dental Association recently updated its recommendations for radiography safety.
Varble Orthodontics opened a new practice location in St. Peters, Mo.
Here are four updates on the dental AI space that Becker's reported on in January: