Oral health in the U.S. could decline further if states and cities move forward with fluoride bans, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Several states are weighing legislation to ban community water ...

The East Carolina School of Dental Medicine has received a $593,000 grant to increase sustainability and access to dental services in North Carolina.  The three-year grant invests more than $85,000 in ...

There are 330 specialty dentists in Minnesota, the most out of any state, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The agency released updated employment information to reflect 2024 information on ...

Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened an office in Helena, Mon., on May 1. The new office is led by Managing Clinical Director Trevor Given, DMD. The DSO supports more than 1,000 practices across the U.S.

A dentist in Charlotte, N.C., has surrendered his sedation permit after failing to address safety concerns or fix violations related to sedation. William Linger, DDS, is not permitted to administer ...

Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health has had a busy year filled with new practice openings and other business initiatives. Here are seven updates to know: 1. PDS Health plans to open several new offices ...

Here are five pieces of legislation being introduced, passed or signed that are impacting the dental staffing industry, as reported by Becker’s since March 26: ...

Phoenix-based Salt Dental Partners has spent the last two years expanding its network from 51 offices in five states to 156 offices in 20 states. In addition to experiencing a 300% increase within its ...

Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health plans to open several new offices in Florida, the Jacksonville Daily Record reported May 1. The medical-dental organization has leased three properties in Jacksonville ...

Steven Siegel, DMD, was elected president of the American Association of Orthodontists for 2025-2026. Dr. Siegel has more than 35 years of experience in orthodontics. He has also served as a faculty ...

Three dental organizations joined a coalition of groups urging Congress members to oppose cuts to the HHS Department. A draft budget proposal from the Office of Management and Budget recommended ...

The removal of fluoride from public water supplies is gaining momentum in states across the U.S., but there are some possible negative consequences, according to dental academics. Utah and Florida ...