Medical practices from the 1500s and 1600s included bloodletting where leaches were placed on a person to withdrawal blood. There weren't many dental practices except for extractions.

Dental receptionists who work for new and small practices make anywhere from $9-$13 an hour because that's as much as a new or small practice can afford to pay.

Dental receptionists who work for larger practices or practices with multiple locations make anywhere from $14-$18 an hour and possibly as much as $22 an hour because they can afford to pay that much.

Dental laboratories manufacture many products, mostly products that can be used in the dental hygiene industry. These include a long list of metal tools, from everyday to highly advanced equipment used for dental practices.

The Dental Readiness and Community Oral Health Protection act is part of the Army of the United States. It includes dental health practices for military personnel.

You can find dental practice sales online at the South East Transitions website. Once on the page, click on "Dental Practices for Sale" in the top navigation menu to bring up the information.