A new patient waited 8.1 days for an initial dentist appointment in 2019, while new patients in 2022 waited 16 days, according to data collected by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.

Thirty-seven percent of adults who have experienced discrimination have not undergone a routine dental visit in the last 12 months, according to new data from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. 

A class action lawsuit has been filed against a dental practice in South Burlington, Vt., that closed earlier this year, according to a Sept. 22 report by mychamplainvalley.com.

Dennis McCaffrey, DDS, recently retired from his practice after 48 years of service in the dental industry, Leader Publications reported Sept. 25.

High Point (N.C.) University recently broke ground on its upcoming dental school.

Newsweek ranked Dallas-based Mint Dentistry No. 100 on its "America's 100 Most Loved Workplaces" list. 

Juan Munoz was arrested for operating an illegal dental office from the back of a convenience store in Milford, Mass., according to a Sept. 24 report from Fox affiliate WFXT.

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The American Dental Association board of trustees has awarded honorary memberships to four individuals that have made contributions to the advancement of dentistry. 

Morgantown-based West Virginia University School of Dentistry is adding a pediatric dentistry residency program.

David Kurzinsky, DDS, is retiring after 42 years of service in the industry, The Shenandoah Sentinel reported Sept. 20. 

Here are two dental industry updates in Nebraska that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 11:

The American Dental Association has terminated its relationship with Overstocker, a medical and dental equipment company, after receiving complaints from member dentists. 

Here are three updates on dentistry in Wisconsin that Becker's has reported on since July 20:

The Nebraska Legislature is weighing potentially joining the dentists and dental hygienist compact, according to a Sept. 20 report by NBC affiliate WOWT.

Pediatric dentists and dentists in public health settings had fuller schedules than general practice dentists, according to a poll from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute. 

The American Dental Association has expressed its support for the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act introduced in the House of Representatives. 

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From new program offerings to industry partnerships, here are 11 dental school updates that have taken place since Aug. 10: 

A group of Chicago dentists have sued the city of Chicago over the School-Based Oral Health Program, which offers dental services to Chicago Public Schools students, according to a Sept. 18 report by Cook County Record.