The Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission indefinitely suspended the credential to practice in the state of Joseph Zimmer, DDS. In 2024, a site inspection at Dr. Zimmer’s dental practice ...

Although the future of clinical dentistry is bright overall, dentists can expect a few new obstacles this year that could create more challenges for dentists and patients, according to Barry Lyon, DDS ...

A bill to prohibit fluoride from being added to public water supplies died in committee earlier this month. Public water systems in the state are legally able to fluoridate drinking water as long as ...

A new dental practice has opened in an area deemed a “dental desert” in Lexington, Ky., WKYT reported May 16. Unbridled Dental Care is led by Chassity Betzing, DMD, Rachel Wilson, DMD, and Mark Carter ...

Eau Claire, Wis.-based Specialty Smile Partners has added a pediatric orthodontic practice in Florida.  The organization acquired Little Gators Pediatric Dentistry in Winter Gardens, Fla., which is ...

Christy Englehart stepped down from her role as COO at Pepperpointe Partnerships to join Dentist Entrepreneurship Organization as a fractional COO. Ms. Englehart joined PepperPointe Partnerships in ...

Dental supply company Henry Schein has completed a $250 million strategic investment by global investment firm KKR.  As part of the deal, William Daniel, executive advisor to KKR, joins Henry Schein’s ...

Studies have shown a link between cardiovascular disease and oral health. The evidence is growing: oral health is connected to overall health. In an effort to increase awareness; expand access to ...

Specialized Dental Partners has been the most acquisitive private equity-backed DSO since 2021, according to PitchBook’s “Healthcare Services Report” for the first quarter of 2025. The report analyzes ...

Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened a new location in Garner, N.C., on May 15. The new office is led by Practice Owner Mohammad Spouh, DDS, and Managing Clinical Director Kristen Fields, DDS. Aspen ...

Five dental companies were recently included in Newsweek‘s list of the greatest workplaces for women in 2025. Newsweek partnered with data research firm Plant-A Insights Group to create this year’s ...

Here are 10 federal updates from the last 30 days that dentists should know: 1. The HHS Department announced May 13 that the FDA would begin removing ingestible fluoride prescription drug products for ...