1. Dental health ranked by state, Washington, DC Full story

2. New York dentist pleads guilty to fraudulently prescribing opioids Full story

3. The complex reasons for falling practice ownership: 2 dentists weigh in Full story

4. Costs are keeping patients from getting dental care. Learn how successful practices take a new approach to financing. Join the discussion here.

5. Pacific Dental Services opens integrated medical-dental practice in Las Vegas Full story

6. College in Arkansas addresses dentists shortage with plans for new dental school Full story

7. Delta Dental of Colorado taps new COO Full story

8. Texting is the most effective way for dental practices to reach patients. Learn how this marketing strategy increases patient growth and boosts reviews.

9. Are female dentists driving consolidation? Full story

10. Benco Dental adds Overjet software to product offerings Full story

11. Solmetex diversifies dental supplies with newest acquisition Full story

12. Allied OMS adds California practice Full story

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