The Georgia School of Orthodontics has named Mohamed Masoud, BDS, its new director of research. Dr. Masoud is currently a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, according to a Feb. 5 news ...

Maine lawmakers are considering an emergency proposal to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for pediatric dentists who perform work on patients under anesthesia. Six notes: 1. HP1438 states that ...

Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health plans on continuing its focus on de novo offices and integrated care amid a shifting market.

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association recently adopted 10 new and updated policies touching on a variety of issues in the field, including scope of practice, education and licensure. Six notes: ...

The dental industry could be seeing improvements in hygiene staffing as job satisfaction and retention rates are on the rise, ...

The Florida House of Representatives has passed a bill authorizing the creation of dental therapists in the state, according to a Feb. 5 report from Florida Politics. House Bill 363 allows dental ...

The Temple University Kornberg School of Medicine is planning a dental clinic and education center in Tamaqua, Pa.  The rural dental center will host 10 third-year and fourth-year dental students, who ...

Although the dental industry is seeing improvements in hygiene staffing, continuity remains at risk due to an aging workforce, according to Dentalpost’s 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report. Dentalpost’s ...

Invisalign manufacturer Align Technology brought in a total of more than $1 billion during the fourth quarter of 2025. The company released its fourth quarter financial report Feb. 4. Seven notes on ...

Arizona Sen. Janae Shamp, RN, has introduced a bill that would ban public water fluoridation in the state, The Center Square reported Feb. 3. The Senate Committee on Government advanced Senate Bill ...

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental added seven offices to its network in January. The new additions include six new openings in Florida, Texas and Georgia: 1. Cypress Bay Dental Care (Palm Bay, ...

Over the past few years, dental AI has become more widespread throughout the industry, with more dentists and practices choosing to integrate the technology. The initial response has been overall ...