Atlanta-based Benevis released a report highlighting the connection between oral health and mental health conditions.  Symptoms of depression have been linked with mild periodontitis, tooth decay, and missing larger numbers of teeth, according to a March 12 news release from…

Florida communities are continuing to debate the effects of water fluoridation since the state’s surgeon general cited several studies showing the risks associated with the practice. Discussions about water fluoridation’s safety heightened last year after the National Toxicology Program concluded…

The Iowa House of Representatives passed a bill that requires at least 80% of students accepted into the University of Iowa dental and medical schools to have ties to the state, according to a March 13 report from Des Moines…

More than half of dental practices using PlanetDDS’s Denticon practice management software reported year-over-year same-store production growth in 2024.  The 2025 Dental Industry Outlook from Planet DDS analyzed more than 2,000 practices using the software for at least 24 months…

A bill has been introduced in the Alabama legislature that would require insurers in the state to allow beneficiaries to roll over unused dental benefits, according to a March 12 report from AL.com. Here are five things to know about…

While some dentists are concerned with the increased costs and supply chain challenges that could come into play under President Donald Trump’s tariff plan, others are not as worried. President Trump’s 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada went…

A proposed class-action lawsuit was recently filed against Dentsply Sirona and Byte, alleging breaches of contract and implied warranty, false advertising and deceptive practices. Eight notes on the lawsuit:  1. The lawsuit was filed March 7 and seeks to cover…

Melanie Wang, DDS, owner of Dr. Melanie Orthodontics, opened a second practice location.  The practice is in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., according to a March 13 news release.  With the new location opening, the practice has added Darshan Dabir, DDS,…

Angelalign Technology, a Chinese clear aligner company, will open its first U.S. facility in Wisconsin.  The 52,000-square-foot facility will be built in Oak Creek, Wis., bringing nearly 200 jobs to the area, according to a March 13 news release. Angelalign…

Dental hygienists have an average annual salary of $78,040 in Arkansas, the worst-ranked state for dental health in 2025. Personal finance site WalletHub ranked all 50 states and Washington, D.C., across two main categories: dental habits and health and oral…