The Indian Health Service is ending its use of dental amalgam in 2027, according to a Feb. 9 news release from HHS.  Here are five things to know: ...

The quick evolution of technology will lead to continued innovations in patient care, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and ...

Specialty-focused DSOs are gearing up for an active year as various fields see increased growth and demand. Here are seven notable updates on specialty dentistry from the last few weeks: 1.

A bill introduced to the Kansas Legislature earlier this month would remove in-person requirements for dentists who own practices in the state. Eight notes: 1. Kansas currently requires dentists who ...

Hackensack, N.J.-based MAX Surgical Specialty Management has partnered with William Ranucci, DMD. Dr. Ranucci is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with more than three decades of experience. He leads ...

Several legislative proposals introduced over the last 30 days can have a large impact on the dental industry. Six updates for dentists and other dental leaders to know: 1. The American Dental ...

A group of industry leaders have come together in response to the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence technology in dentistry. Dental AI company VideaHealth established the AI Leadership Council ...

Dental assistant hiring and retention is getting a negative forecast due to mounting workforce challenges, according to Dentalpost’s 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report. Dentalpost’s annual report ...

Several bills have been filed in Iowa and Tennessee to restrict the addition of fluoride in water systems. Five notes: 1. Iowa House File 2395 would ban adding fluoride to both public and private ...

Heartland Dental, PDS Health and The Aspen Group are the three largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting more than 4,000 practices nationwide. Here are five updates from the companies in 2026: Heartland ...

Dentists have an average annual salary of $184,490 in Illinois, the top-ranked state for dental health. Personal finance site Wallethub gave all 50 states and Washington, D.C., a score based on 25 ...

While there are several solutions dental practices can focus on to remain financially stable during times of economic crisis, there is one in particular that stands out among the others. Smile Makers ...