A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Heartland Dental for its use of AI to analyze patient phone calls. The lawsuit lists the lead plaintiff as Megan Lisota, a patient who alleges that her ...

Forty percent of orthodontists experienced a salary increase in 2024, according to a survey from the American Association of Orthodontists. The AAO recently conducted its “Economics of Orthodontics ...

The percentage of orthodontists who own practices has declined since 2018, according to a survey from the American Association of Orthodontists. The AAO recently conducted its “Economics of ...

Dental schools in the U.S. received a total of $177,356,194 in funding from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research in 2024, according to data from the NIDCR. The NIDCR recently ...

The estimated total increase in dental costs from eliminating fluoride in community water systems is estimated at more than $45 billion across the U.S. over the next five years, according to data from ...

A single-tenant retail property in Franklin, N.C., that is net-leased to Aspen Dental, has been sold for $2 million, according to a July 10 report from REBusiness Online. The property was built in ...

A woman in Laredo, Texas, was recently arrested for allegedly practicing unlicensed dentistry from her home, KGNS reported July 10. An investigation dubbed “Operation Tooth Fairy” was launched earlier ...

Charlotte, N.C.-based Flagship Specialty Partners has partnered with South Florida Dental Implant & Facial Surgery Center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The practice is led by Michel Matouk, DDS, MD, and ...

The number of orthodontic patients has reached the highest number recorded by the American Association of Orthodontists. The AAO recently conducted its “Economics of Orthodontics and Patient Census ...

Dental industry leaders are preparing for what may be some harsh consequences of the recently enacted federal budget bill. President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act July 4. The bill ...

Here are 11 updates to know on Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health, as reported by Becker’s during the first half of 2025: ...

Jane Martone, DDS, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Academy of General Dentistry’s Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award. The award honors educators for their contributions to the art and science of ...