From dental clinic closings to DSO affiliations, here are four dentistry-related updates that have taken place in Pennsylvania since Jan. 31: 

The average cost of a dental cleaning in the U.S. is $163, compared to $89 in Germany. 

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has provided more details about the upcoming closure of its Montefiore dental center, TribLive.com reported March 18. 

The University of Washington School of Dentistry is doubling the size of its regional initiatives in dental education program.

From DSO acquisitions to health system moves, here are five oral surgery updates Becker's has covered since Feb. 13: 

Lawrence Duffy, DMD, a dentist in Florida, agreed to voluntarily relinquish his dental license following using general anesthesia without a permit.

Atlanta-based Benevis released a new report that emphasizes the importance of providing access to dental care for all adolescents throughout the U.S.

Here are 13 headlines and statistics on the state of dentistry in Minnesota in 2024:

The Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine recently created an oral and maxillofacial radiology department. 

A Virginia dental practice has continued to care for patients at temporary clinics after a fire forced it to close its office. 

The California Dental Association recently partnered with other local organizations to oppose a ballot measure that proposed a "drastic" tax increase on local businesses and licensed professionals in Sacramento.

The American Dental Association Forsyth Institute is set to move into an expanded headquarters building in Somerville, Mass.

Here are four dental office closures Becker's has covered since Feb. 1: 

Here are seven headlines on dentistry in California that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 28:

Here are two data breaches affecting dental companies that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 23: 

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is closing its Montefiore dental center, TribLive.com reported March 11. 

Dental organizations and other healthcare companies are still dealing with the aftermath of a cyberattack on Change Healthcare that began Feb. 21.

Several dental schools in the U.S. were recently ranked among the best dental schools in the world by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.

A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama ruled that the Corporate Transparency Act, which affects dental practices, is unconstitutional.

Here are 12 headlines and statistics on the state of dentistry in Florida in 2024: