Here are seven dentistry updates in North Carolina that Becker's has covered since March 21:

Two Connecticut dentists recently agreed to pay more than $498,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the federal and state False Claims Acts.

Several dentists have warned patients against getting treatment from "veneer techs" after the illegal techs gained popularity on social media, Forbes reported May 3. 

A dentist in Morehead City, N.C., has been accused of practicing dentistry while having a suspended license, according to a May 2 report by Carteret County News-Times.

Dental industry professionals have been contemplating what the closing of Walmart Health's 51 centers means for providers and patients in need of dental care.

The number of preventive dental health visits are on the rise while unexpected visits are declining, according to Delta Dental's 2024 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness report.

More adults are aware of the link between oral health and overall wellness, according to Delta Dental's 2024 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness report.

Some California dental practices will be required to create, implement and maintain a workplace violence protection plan by July 1.

Robert Hannah, DDS, and Hieu Pham, DDS, opened Oral Dental Studio in New York City.

William Do, DDS, a dentist in Tracy, Calif., has had his license revoked following infection control violations.

Charleston, S.C.-based Peninsula Cosmetic & Family Dentistry recently acquired Mouth Carolina Dentistry in Charleston, S.C. 

Here are four dentists who have recently retired from the industry:

Marla Yee, DDS, is set to open a dental practice in Washington, D.C.

UnitedHealth Group confirmed that patient data was compromised during the Change Healthcare cyberattack in February. 

Some of the most-read dental stories covered by Becker's this month involved dental pay statistics, dental practice closures and insurance updates.

Walmart is closing all 51 of its Walmart Health centers across five states, signaling the end of its dental care offerings.

A New Mexico man has pleaded not guilty to threatening dental office staff for not seeing him without an appointment.

Police are searching for a man who broke into Sunshine Smiles Dental Care in Silver Springs, Md., Shore News Network reported April 29.

A dentist in Utah is retiring following more than 50 years in the dental industry, according to an April 27 report by St. George News.

A former staff member at the Augusta University Dental College of Georgia has been accused of embezzling more than $300,000, according to an April 27 report by WRDW-12.