Dental hygienists in West Virginia could be authorized to provide tobacco cessation services under a new bill, WV Public Broadcasting reported Jan. 25. 

Fox Point Dental, a dental clinic in Colorado, moved into an expanded practice location in Lakewood, Colo.

Hospitals and health systems have begun investing more in dentistry as organization leaders look to provide holistic patient care.

Here are three dental practices that have recently experienced data security incidents: 

Becker's has reported on several dental practice closures in recent months. 

The American Association of Orthodontists warned against "Mewing," a social media trend to reshape the jawline and improve facial aesthetics.

A woman in Oklahoma has been charged with forgery and practicing dentistry without a license after allegedly posing as a dental assistant, according to a Jan. 22 report by The Oklahoman.

Marshfield Clinic Health System, an integrated health system with more than 60 locations in Wisconsin and Michigan, will discontinue its oral surgery services, the Marshfield News Herald reported Jan. 23.

Becker's has reported on several companies seeing a boost in their revenue in recent months. 

The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, which aids dentists, dental students and dental practices, was advanced in House and Senate committees.

Five states have introduced or advanced bills that would affect how dentistry is practiced, including expanding coverage, establishing accountability for insurers and authorizing dental therapy. 

A Texas man pleaded guilty Jan. 22 to fatally shooting two dentists in 2022 at an Affordable Dentures & Implants office, ABC affiliate KLTV reported.  

A dental practice in Hadley, Mass., recently shut down after operating for 57 years, the Daily Hampshire Gazette reported Jan. 22. 

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation recently proposed new rule changes that could affect dental anesthesia practices and adjust the Illinois Dental Practice Act. 

A Florida dental assistant was recently found not guilty of sexual battery against a patient, Fox13 Tampa Bay reported Jan. 19. 

A dental practice in Clearwater, Fla., was allegedly hit by a drunk driver, according to a Jan. 21 report by CBS affiliate KIRO 7.

The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission indefinitely suspended the license of Andrew Lai, DDS.

Alexandria, Va.-based Mount Vernon Dental Smiles recently experienced a data security incident involving patient information. 

Atlantic City, N.J.-based AtlantiCare will open its first dental clinic in Atlantic City in February.

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health recently acquired two dental practices to expand services in Nassau County, N.Y.