Maintaining professional boundaries is one of the most important things a dentist can do to build and retain patient trust, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, the director of provider recruiting ...

The dental industry is facing a variety of challenges straining the workforce, but positive developments from the last few months are giving practice owners and DSO executives hope for a brighter ...

Dozens of dentists have made headlines this year by opening new practices, earning awards, being appointed to various ...

Nearly 80% of dental school graduates take out loans to pay for dental school, according to data from the Education Data Initiative. The Education Data Initiative provides information on dental school ...

The Academy of General Dentistry has named Jeffrey Okeson, DMD, the 2026 recipient of the Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award. The Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award is the AGD’s most distinguished honor for ...

Although the number of dentists affiliated with DSOs has increased over the years due to the benefits these partnerships provide, many dentists still see the advantages of remaining in private ...

The Health Department of Northwest Michigan has assumed direct operational control of a nine-clinic network after an audit uncovered operational inefficiencies. The department said its board reviewed ...

The average cost of living in Washington, the highest-paying state for dental hygienists, is $55,316 for a single adult with ...

Illegal dentistry is a systemic issue posing a significant threat to patient safety but is likely underreported worldwide, ...

The average amount of education debt for dental students was $297,800 in 2025, according to data from the Education Data Initiative. The Education Data Initiative provides information on dental school ...

Massachusetts legislators have sent Gov. Maura Healey a new budget that includes a higher cap on Medicaid dental services than previously proposed, WBUR reported July 1. Five notes: 1. Earlier this ...

The Iowa Dental Board has reached a settlement with a Cedar Rapids dental hygienist after she allegedly pressured a patient into an expensive periodontal treatment he did not need, KCRG reported July ...