A dentist in Iowa who performed a root canal on a patient while intoxicated surrendered his license, according to an Oct. 11 report by Iowa Capital Dispatch.

The Dental College of Georgia has reopened and is working to support its community after Hurricane Helene.

Advanced Pediatric Dentistry opened a practice location in York, Pa.

A California man was recently charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry, KRON reported Oct. 11. 

The end of continuous Medicaid enrollment has led to an increase in the number of uninsured emergency room visits, according to new data released by Epic Research. 

A number of new laws recently passed in California affecting the dental industry will go into effect Jan. 1, 2025, according to an Oct. 10 news release from the California Dental Association.

Nearly 60% of dentists who reported "major" career stress are considering changing careers or retiring early, according to a new report from the American Dental Association.

Cleveland-based Northeast Ohio Medical University has begun construction on its Bitonte College of Dentistry.

Lydia Ellerhorst, DDS, recently opened a dental practice in Mantua, Ohio, to help fill gaps in care, the Record-Courier reported Oct. 11. 

The California Dental Association is urging dentists to vote "yes" on a ballot measure that could help increase funding for the Medi-Cal dental budget.

A dental practice in Lacey, Wash., transitioned to a new office location after its original practice was destroyed in a fire.

More than 50% of dentists report feeling stress about insurance reimbursements and workforce shortages, according to a recent survey from the American Dental Association. 

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers plans to open two offices in Milwaukee and Madison, Wis.

The Association for Dental Safety created a resource guide for dentists to follow when reopening a practice after a natural disaster.

Exeter Hospital has reportedly stopped offering pediatric dental services despite agreeing to postpone cuts for another six months, the Portsmouth Herald reported Oct. 4. 

Palm Valley Pediatric Dentistry opened a practice in Chandler, Ariz., marking its fifth location.

Dennis Pitsilides, DDS, recently reopened a dental practice after the previous owner's retirement, inkfreenew.com reported Oct. 8. 

The American Dental Association has requested the improvement of interoperability standards to allow dentists to better report and code dental care, according to an Oct. 4 news release. 

Dental offices in Florida are closing ahead of the second hurricane to hit the state in less than two weeks.

A Missouri dental practice has begun an expansion project that will add five treatment rooms to its office.