Patients Complain About Chain of Dental Clinics in Missouri and Kansas
2026-01-30
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Staci Shroyer still struggles when she looks at old photos of herself. Two years ago, she had all her teeth pulled
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Dental hygiene practice to open in Maine
2026-01-30
Mid-Maine Dental Hygiene will open its doors in Milo, Maine, Feb. 7, FOX Bangor reported Jan. 30. The practice is led by Darcy Burgess, an
10 DSOs making headlines
2026-01-30
DSOs had a busy week filled with acquisitions, leadership appointments and practice openings. Here is what 10 DSOs accomplished this week: 1. Manhattan Beach, Calif.-based
New Mexico advances bill to join interstate dental compact
2026-01-30
The New Mexico House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation to join the Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact. The Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact is one
The 10 states with the best, worst dental health in 2026
2026-01-30
Illinois was ranked as the state with the best dental health in 2026 by personal finance website Wallethub, earning a score of 75.21 out of
ADA Invites Public Feedback on Draft Guidelines for Early Oral Cancer Detection
2026-01-30
The American Dental Association (ADA) is seeking public input on its latest oral health guideline aimed at improving early detection and management of oral cancer.
Kentucky weighs 2nd water fluoridation bill: 5 notes
2026-01-30
Kentucky lawmakers are making a second attempt to make water fluoridation optional in the state, Spectrum News 1 reported Jan. 29. Five notes: 1. State
‘The one-size-fits-all approach is losing’: What we heard in January
2026-01-30
This month, dental executives and clinicians spoke with Becker’s about changing patient behaviour, artificial intelligence, private equity trends and more. Here is what nine dental
Clinical negligence found to cost the government £3.6 billion a year
2026-01-30
A lack of ‘any meaningful action’ on clinical negligence has allowed its cost to the government to soar to £3.6 billion, according to a new
Dentists press for dental loss ratio in Alabama
2026-01-30
A coalition of dentists are urging the Alabama Legislature to pass matching bills establishing a dental loss ratio in the state, according to a Jan.
Dental Clinic Overwhelmed in Wairoa Amid Long Absence of Full-Time Dentist
2026-01-30
WAIROA, New Zealand — A pop-up dental clinic in Wairoa has been overwhelmed by demand, highlighting the town’s ongoing lack of full-time dental services for
Private dentistry inquiry: is the profession being scapegoated?
2026-01-30
Politicians, press and the public will always look for a villain – Rasnaam Tiwana asks if the CMA inquiry into the cost of private dentistry