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The percentage of adults making cosmetic dental visits dropped to 4% in 2024, according to Delta Dental’s 2025 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report. Delta Dental Plans Association ...
Ninety-one percent of adults believe their oral health is an integral part of their overall health, according to Delta Dental’s 2025 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report. Delta Dental ...
There are 670 orthodontists in California, the most of any state, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The agency released updated employment information to reflect 2024 information on April 2 ...
A West Virginia dentist who was accused of hiding a camera in the staff bathroom is now facing 15 additional lawsuits from employees, Fox affiliate WTOV reported May 19. Jeremy Crow, DDS, was arrested ...
Chris Christensen, DMD, has taken ownership of a dental practice in Rio Rancho, N.M., according to a May 19 report from Rio Rancho Observer. After nearly 30 years of practicing, Kirk Wondra, DDS, the ...
Although the future of clinical dentistry is bright overall, dentists can expect a few new obstacles this year that could create more challenges for dentists and patients, according to Barry Lyon, DDS ...
A bill to prohibit fluoride from being added to public water supplies died in committee earlier this month. Public water systems in the state are legally able to fluoridate drinking water as long as ...
A new dental practice has opened in an area deemed a “dental desert” in Lexington, Ky., WKYT reported May 16. Unbridled Dental Care is led by Chassity Betzing, DMD, Rachel Wilson, DMD, and Mark Carter ...
The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission indefinitely suspended the credential to practice in the state of Joseph Zimmer, DDS. In 2024, a site inspection at Dr. Zimmer’s dental practice ...
Eau Claire, Wis.-based Specialty Smile Partners has added a pediatric orthodontic practice in Florida.  The organization acquired Little Gators Pediatric Dentistry in Winter Gardens, Fla., which is ...
The American Dental Association is urging members of Congress to oppose a provision in a recently advanced tax bill that would harm dentists, according to a May 16 news release from the ADA.  Here are ...
Although more adults are aware of the link between oral health and overall wellness, there is still a gap in understanding the link to specific health conditions, according to Delta Dental’s 2025 ...