Becker's has reported on several companies seeing a boost in their revenue in recent months. 

The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, which aids dentists, dental students and dental practices, was advanced in House and Senate committees.

Five states have introduced or advanced bills that would affect how dentistry is practiced, including expanding coverage, establishing accountability for insurers and authorizing dental therapy. 

A Texas man pleaded guilty Jan. 22 to fatally shooting two dentists in 2022 at an Affordable Dentures & Implants office, ABC affiliate KLTV reported.  

A dental practice in Hadley, Mass., recently shut down after operating for 57 years, the Daily Hampshire Gazette reported Jan. 22. 

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation recently proposed new rule changes that could affect dental anesthesia practices and adjust the Illinois Dental Practice Act. 

A Florida dental assistant was recently found not guilty of sexual battery against a patient, Fox13 Tampa Bay reported Jan. 19. 

A dental practice in Clearwater, Fla., was allegedly hit by a drunk driver, according to a Jan. 21 report by CBS affiliate KIRO 7.

The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission indefinitely suspended the license of Andrew Lai, DDS.

Alexandria, Va.-based Mount Vernon Dental Smiles recently experienced a data security incident involving patient information. 

Atlantic City, N.J.-based AtlantiCare will open its first dental clinic in Atlantic City in February.

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health recently acquired two dental practices to expand services in Nassau County, N.Y.

Several DSOs and dental groups have kicked off 2024 by opening milestone practices.

Adults living in rural areas are less likely to visit a dentist and have access to an oral healthcare provider compared to their urban and suburban counterparts, leading to worse dental health, according to a Jan. 17 report by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.

East Carolina University's School of Dental Medicine in Greenville, N.C., recently celebrated serving 100,000 patients throughout the state.

The Iowa Dental Board suspended the license of Calvin Weber, DDS, over charges of "improper sexual contact with or making lewd, lascivious or improper remarks or advances to a patient."

A Pennsylvania dentist was recently charged with indecent assault and harassment against a female patient. 

Legislation has been introduced in the Senate to reauthorize the CDC's Oral Health program for five years.

The Wisconsin Senate and State Assembly both passed a package of bills to improve and expand access to oral healthcare in the state.

A car crashed into the offices of a dentist and OB\GYN in Aberdeen, Md., NBC affiliate WBALTV reported Jan. 17.