Here are four states that have passed and signed dental-related legislation and bills that Becker's has reported on since July 11:
1. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a number of bills into law July 24, including one that enters the state into the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.
2. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed nine bills into law July 15, including one to prohibit dental insurers from forcing dentists to accept credit card payments.
3. Lawmakers in Rhode Island and Louisiana passed legislation to hold dental insurance companies more accountable through dental loss ratio bills.