Toothbrushing habits may be associated with several chronic disease outcomes, suggesting it could play a preventive role in overall systemic health. This study was recently published in BMC Oral ...

With dentists as the frontline against biofilm, technology-forward dental practices can catch it sooner, writes Dr. Lou Shuman.

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has entered into a corporate sponsorship with Glidewell through 2028.

However, the CDA warns that delaying the cuts still creates uncertainty for patients and providers. Proposition 56 currently provides one-third of Medi-Cal Dental funding and has led to major ...

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, the Education and Training Center at Pitt-Titusville, and the Titusville Area Hospital are launching a regional training center to expand dental ...

In a recent installment of the "Just a Minute, Doc" series, Dr. Tom Giacobbi highlights a product he checked out at a recent dental trade show: Clearfil Universal Bond Quick 2 from Kuraray. According ...

An Iowa dentist who served a prison sentence on drug and weapons charges has had his license restored by state regulators. Iowa Dental Board records indicate that Shawn Kerby was issued a dental ...

American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) President Erin Haley-Hitz has publicly opposed Nevada Senate Bill 495, claiming it sidesteps necessary education and accreditation. If the bill is passed ...

A central Iowa dentist involved in an operation that ended with the patient’s death has been fined $7,500 by the Iowa Dental Board. On April 30, the board entered a final order in the disciplinary ...

The 2025 Antibiotic Stewardship Summit underscored a clear message: dental professionals are vital players in curbing antibiotic resistance. With themes of collaboration, learning, evidence-based ...

Dental service organization (DSO) The Smilist has appointed Axel Lapica as its CEO. Lapica, formerly a senior vice president at DaVita, brings over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience. His ...

Dear Hygienists, You are correct. Oral preventive assistants (OPAs) will not solve the dental hygiene workforce shortage. It is only one angle of many that dentists and dental associations are working ...