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Here are six dental industry updates that have taken place in Ohio in the last two months: 1. An Ohio…
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Here are six dental industry updates that have taken place in Ohio in the last two months: 1. An Ohio dentist who was being investigated by the state after a patient’s death has decided to retire and surrender his dental…
Sarasota, Fla.-based Dental Care Alliance named Clayton Russell vice president of operational strategy. Mr. Russell has worked with several dental companies, most recently serving as vice president of strategic operations for Guardian Dentistry Partners. Dental Care Alliance supports more than…
Nearly 95% of dental hygienists work in offices of dentists, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In the U.S., there are 219,070 hygienists across all industries and practice settings. The agency released updated employment data in April…
Here are six federal updates from the last 30 days that dental leaders should know: 1. Removing fluoride from U.S. public water systems would lead to a 7.5% increase in tooth decay and cost at least $9.8 billion over five…
A man has been arrested and charged with threatening to blow up a dental practice in Joplin, Mo. James Trotter, 68, allegedly called My Dentist multiple times over the course of a few days making vague threats before calling the…
An Ohio dentist who was being investigated by the state after a patient’s death has decided to retire and surrender his dental license, WCMH reported June 12. Grove City police responded to a call Feb. 13 at Grove City Dental…
Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a bill requiring that at least 80% of students accepted into the University of Iowa dental and medical schools have ties to the state, the Des Moines Register reported June 12. House File 516 requires…
Adam Barefoot, DMD, has been named the chief dental officer of Mission Mobile Medical. Mission Mobile Medical is an organization that provides mobile health clinics for underserved communities. Dr. Barefoot was most recently the chief dental officer for the Health…
California, Florida and New York are among 12 states that have seen the most DSO activity in the last three years. Becker’s has compiled lists of DSO affiliations, openings and acquisitions during each quarter since 2022. Here are the states…
The real day-to-day effectiveness of AI programs and the marketing of auxiliary dentistry services are two of the most overhyped aspects of dentistry, according to industry leaders. While investing in AI is important, many dentists and executives feel that the…