Here are four dental school updates Becker's has covered since April 11:

Batesville, Ark.-based Lyon College has chosen a new location for its upcoming dental school after its previous property deal fell through.

General dentists have an average annual salary of $154,860 in Hawaii, the best state for healthcare according to U.S. News & World Report. 

There were more dentists younger than 50 years old in 2023 than in 2017, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute. 

Here are seven dentistry updates in North Carolina that Becker's has covered since March 21:

Two Connecticut dentists recently agreed to pay more than $498,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the federal and state False Claims Acts.

Several dentists have warned patients against getting treatment from "veneer techs" after the illegal techs gained popularity on social media, Forbes reported May 3. 

A dentist in Morehead City, N.C., has been accused of practicing dentistry while having a suspended license, according to a May 2 report by Carteret County News-Times.

Dental industry professionals have been contemplating what the closing of Walmart Health's 51 centers means for providers and patients in need of dental care.

The number of preventive dental health visits are on the rise while unexpected visits are declining, according to Delta Dental's 2024 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness report.

More adults are aware of the link between oral health and overall wellness, according to Delta Dental's 2024 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness report.

Some California dental practices will be required to create, implement and maintain a workplace violence protection plan by July 1.

Robert Hannah, DDS, and Hieu Pham, DDS, opened Oral Dental Studio in New York City.

William Do, DDS, a dentist in Tracy, Calif., has had his license revoked following infection control violations.

Charleston, S.C.-based Peninsula Cosmetic & Family Dentistry recently acquired Mouth Carolina Dentistry in Charleston, S.C. 

Here are four dentists who have recently retired from the industry:

Marla Yee, DDS, is set to open a dental practice in Washington, D.C.

UnitedHealth Group confirmed that patient data was compromised during the Change Healthcare cyberattack in February. 

Some of the most-read dental stories covered by Becker's this month involved dental pay statistics, dental practice closures and insurance updates.

Walmart is closing all 51 of its Walmart Health centers across five states, signaling the end of its dental care offerings.