Josephine Mensah, DMD, opened a pediatric dental practice in Tarrytown, N.Y., according to a Sept. 30 report by River Journal.

Instances of individuals performing unlicensed dental services have become more common in the industry.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences in Yakima, Wash., held a grand opening for its dental school, according to a Sept. 27 report by Apple Valley News Now.

John Kent II, DDS, recently received the Robert V. Walker Distinguished Service Award from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. 

Several dental offices have remained closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's landfall.

A dental practice in Dixon, Ill., has closed after being in operation for 123 years, according to a Sept. 29 report by saukvalley.com.

Police are searching for a woman from Katy, Texas, who was charged with practicing dentistry without a license, ABC 13 reported Sept. 27.

A dental practice in Federal Way, Wash., is expanding its hours to include Saturdays in order to increase access to care.

A Marvel-themed dental practice recently opened in Lewisville, Texas, Community Impact reported Sept. 27. 

Several dental offices in the Southeast have closed amid Hurricane Helene's landfall Sept. 26.

Nearly every state in the U.S. has seen a decrease in the number of dental professional shortage areas since October 2023, according to data from the Health Resources & Services Administration. 

The Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College has begun construction of the first dental school in New Mexico, KOB4 reported Sept. 26. 

A Phoenix woman pleaded guilty to performing dental procedures without an Arizona license, according to a Sept. 25 report by ABC 15 Arizona.

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and I am excited to take the opportunity to recognize and celebrate our nearly 6,000 supported dental hygienists at Heartland Dental. At Heartland Dental, we recognize the invaluable contributions of hygiene providers and are dedicated to fostering an environment where they can thrive and excel.

Brad Kripke, DDS, and Aaron Carroll, DDS, are planning to launch Whitehall (Ohio) Family Dental, according to a Sept. 24 report by Columbus Jewish News.

Here are four dental schools that have launched new dental programs or announced plans to add new dental education offerings, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 23:

The Minnesota Dental Association installed Alejandro Aguirre, DDS, as president for the 2024-25 term.

A former Iowa dentist who had his license revoked earlier this year is now suing the state dental board, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported Sept. 23.

Two pieces of legislation introduced to Congress earlier this year could potentially improve dental care access for thousands of people if passed.

The Augusta Regional Dental Clinic in Fishersville, Va., recently completed $600,000 in renovations, The News Virginian reported Sept. 16.