Washington, D.C., Council member Wendell Felder introduced legislation July 14 that would join the district in the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact. The Interstate Dental & ...

Here are some of the most notable DSO acquisitions that have taken place so far this year: 1. Toronto-based Dentalcorp entered the U.S. market after acquiring Northstar Dental Partners, a 21-practice ...

Dallas-based Smile Doctors has appointed Jeff Knudson as CFO as the company prepares for its next phase of growth amid rising demand for orthodontic care. Mr. Knudson brings extensive experience ...

Dental spending in the U.S. increased by $4 billion between 2022 and 2023, according to data from the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute. 1. The $4 billion jump between 2022 and 2023 ...

The Trump administration has ramped up its efforts to address healthcare fraud in recent months, targeting a variety of healthcare organizations, including dental offices. Nine updates in 2026: 1. The ...

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Action for Dental Health Act, reauthorizing the program, according to a July 20 news release from one of the bill’s sponsors.  Here are five things to ...

The Delaware General Assembly recently passed a bill to expand the scope of practice for dental hygienists in the state. Senate Bill 283 would make several additions to the list of services hygienists ...

The Illinois Legislature recently voted to modify the state’s teledentistry laws. More than a dozen changes were approved by state legislators, including the addition of a definition for synchronous ...

Toronto-based Dentalcorp has entered the U.S. market after acquiring Northstar Dental Partners, a 21-practice DSO headquartered in Boca Raton, Fla. Northstar Dental Partners is led by Founder and CEO ...

Robert Fredrickson, DDS, of Loyalsock Township, Pa., recently retired after 55 years in dentistry, the Williamsport Sun-Gazette reported July 21. Dr. Fredrickson practiced in the Williamsport area for ...

The high cost of receiving a dental education has changed the way graduates approach their livelihood after graduation, with some choosing to not pursue a residency program or following a different ...

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Premier Care Dental Management has added Brookline (Mass.) Smile Artists to its network. The practice, led by Danielle Slater, DMD, Janna Feldman, DMD, and Gary Login, DMD, ...