The University of Pikeville (Ky.) recently broke ground on its upcoming dental school. 

Here are eight headlines on the dental industry in California, as reported by Becker's since Sept. 12:

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied a dentist's COVID-19 insurance claim, reversing the ruling of lower courts. 

Connecticut is ranked as the state where residents have the best dental care habits, according to a new study by San Antonio-based Celebrate Dental and Braces.

Two Louisiana dental practices have merged to enhance the patient experience.

An Atlanta man who referred to himself as a "top veneer specialist" has been charged with practicing dentistry without a license, WSB-TV reported Oct. 3. 

The Marquette University School of Dentistry completed renovations on its pediatric dental clinic.

Community Health Program reopened a practice in Great Barrington, Mass., according to an Oct. 2 report by The Berkshire Eagle.

Exeter (N.H.) Hospital is delaying cuts to its pediatric dental services after pressure from state regulators, New Hampshire Public Radio reported Sept. 25.  

Here are five dentistry updates Becker's has reported on since Sept. 9:

There are currently 75 dental schools in the U.S, up from 72 in 2023.

California Gov. Gavin Newsome vetoed a bill that would have required private equity firms and hedge funds to give written notice before investing in the state's healthcare industry, including dentistry, according to a Sept. 28 news release from the governor's office.

Hybridge Implants & Smile Restoration is set to open its second flagship center.

A coalition of dental organizations sent a letter to Congress outlining priorities for fiscal year 2025 appropriations towards dental care and oral health programs, according to an Oct. 1 news release from the ADA. 

From new dental clinics to DSO affiliations, here are seven dentistry updates that have taken place in Ohio since Aug. 7: 

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center opened a dental clinic in Columbus, Ohio, according to an Oct. 1 news release.

The Wisconsin Technical College System recently got a funding boost that will help it increase the number of dental credentials it gives out each year, Wisconsin Public Radio reported Oct. 1.  

Inspire Orthodontics recently opened in New York City.

Winfield Dunn, DDS, a former dentist who became governor of Tennessee, died Sept. 28 at the age of 97.

An Indiana man has been charged a second time with practicing dentistry without a license, wishtv.com reported Sept. 30.