Several DSOs have recently entered new states, while a health system is launching its first dental clinic. 

Walmart recently added two oral care brands to its selection of product offerings.

Brevard, N.C.-based Carolina Smiles Family Dental purchased a dental office in Etowah following the death of the former owner, Hendersonville Times-News reported March 21.

An Ohio dentist is spending approximately $920,000 on a new building to house his expanded dental practice, the TimesReporter reported March 21. 

One person was hospitalized after a landscape truck crashed into a dental practice in Elk Grove, Calif., according to a March 20 report from CBS affiliate KOVR.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed Senate Bill 22 into law earlier in March, making Virginia the fifth state to join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.

An Indiana man was recently charged with practicing dentistry without a license, The Tribune reported March 20.

Seven dentists currently lead five of the fastest-growing dental companies in 2024.

Here are three headlines and updates on the dental industry in Florida that Becker's has reported on since March 12:

A Utah orthodontist plans to retire after 35 years of practice. 

Dentologie is continuing its expansion in Chicago with the addition of two offices.

Boca Raton-based Florida Atlantic University was not approved to receive more than $100 million in state funding for its upcoming dental school, Boca Magazine reported March 19.  

From dental clinic closings to DSO affiliations, here are four dentistry-related updates that have taken place in Pennsylvania since Jan. 31: 

The average cost of a dental cleaning in the U.S. is $163, compared to $89 in Germany. 

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has provided more details about the upcoming closure of its Montefiore dental center, TribLive.com reported March 18. 

The University of Washington School of Dentistry is doubling the size of its regional initiatives in dental education program.

From DSO acquisitions to health system moves, here are five oral surgery updates Becker's has covered since Feb. 13: 

Lawrence Duffy, DMD, a dentist in Florida, agreed to voluntarily relinquish his dental license following using general anesthesia without a permit.

Atlanta-based Benevis released a new report that emphasizes the importance of providing access to dental care for all adolescents throughout the U.S.

Here are 13 headlines and statistics on the state of dentistry in Minnesota in 2024: