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A Washington, D.C., dentist had his license revoked after a patient made allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct, according to a Sept. 15 report by The Washington Post.

Dental practices continue to grapple with staff shortages, especially dental hygienists, which most practices consider "extremely challenging" to recruit per recent ADA polling data. Dental staff cite negative workplace culture and pay, among other reasons as the basis for leaving…

Brident Dental & Orthodontics, an affiliate of Sonrava Health, opened its first practice location in Albuquerque, N.M. 

At Becker's Future of Dentistry Roundtable in June, DSO leaders participated in a session titled "The DSO Economy & the Emergence of A.I." During the session, experts Alamin Udin, CEO of NexHealth, Dan Romary, CIO of NADG, and Philip Toh,…

Here are five federal government and policy updates that have taken place since May 15: 

First-year enrollment in dental hygiene education programs has grown since 2018, while enrollment has declined for dental assisting and laboratory technology programs, according to data from the American Dental Association. 

The Illinois Senate recently passed a bill that would require dental practices to inform patients of a planned closure at least 30 days in advance.

The average hourly wage for dental assistants largely exceeds the minimum wage in each state, with some making more than double, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Department of Labor.  

Stories about cybersecurity, Medicaid and compensation were among the most-read stories covered by Becker's this month. 

The Florida House of Representatives and Senate are currently considering two bills that would expand access to mobile dental clinics, according to an April 3 report by Orlando Weekly.