The California legislature recently passed a bill requiring private equity groups and hedge funds to give written notice, and in certain cases obtain consent, before investing in the state's healthcare industry.  

About 25.1 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid as of Aug. 23, according to new data from KFF.

There are currently 75 dental schools in the U.S., according to the American Dental Association.

Wisconsin residents continue to experience challenges with accessing dental care despite recent legislative changes the state has made to improve accessibility, The Cap Times reported Sept. 4.

Northeast Ohio Medical University in Cleveland earned initial accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation for its college of dentistry.

Here are four cases of fraud in the dental industry Becker's has reported on since Feb. 9: 

Here are four statistics to know about the cost and debt associated with dental and medical school in 2024:

A Colorado dentist has agreed to temporarily stop practicing as he faces charges of attempted enticement of a minor and transportation of child pornography.

Patients are working to obtain their dental records after a DentalWorks location in Winston-Salem, N.C., closed unexpectedly, the Greensboro News & Record reported Sept. 3. 

A former Potomac, Md., dentist was sentenced for violating the terms of his probation imposed in February.

The law firm of Federman & Sherwood launched an investigation into a recent data breach at a New York dental practice.

Here are seven dental industry updates that have taken place in California since July 23: 

Here are five headlines on the dental industry in Texas, as reported by Becker's in August:

Rolf Behrents, DDS, PhD, will retire May 31, 2025.

The Better Business Bureau National Programs’ National Advertising Division referred HiSmile to other regulatory authorities for review of certain product claims.

Marlon Jackson, DDS, a dentist and radio personality in Atlanta, died at age 66, according to an Aug. 29 report by Rolling Out.

A dental practice in Lakeville, Minn., has reached the milestone of 50 years of service, according to an Aug. 28 report by Sun This Week.

Ridgewood (Colo.) Family Dentistry is closing due to staffing challenges and being unable to find a buyer, according to an Aug. 18 report by Ouray County Plaindealer.

From new practice openings to clinical treatment news, here are 10 orthodontics updates that Becker's has reported on since July 2: 

From leadership changes to new MSO affiliations, here are seven oral surgery-related updates that have taken place since July 29: