Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law that approves the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.
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The American Dental Association recently warned the public against visiting "veneer techs" after the unlicensed individuals became popular on social media.
A Colorado woman who pleaded guilty to embezzlement was recently ordered to pay $34,665.60 in restitution, The Durango Herald reported May 17.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced a bill May 17 to expand dental care coverage for veterans and low-income individuals as well as increase the oral healthcare workforce.
A West Virginia dentist recently retired after 44 years in the industry, The Shepherdstown Chronicle reported May 17.
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 has been active in their expansion throughout Pennsylvania since making their first addition in the state in 2023.
The average annual salary for specialty dentists has fluctuated over the past five years, rising from $178,040 in 2019 to $244,470 in 2023, a total increase of more than $66,000, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dental laboratory technicians earn the most in Massachusetts, where the annual wage for the occupation is $62,180, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The University of Louisville (Ky.) School of Dentistry recently opened a clinic at a Goodwill Opportunity Center in Louisville.