British Man Dies by Suicide After Traveling to Turkey for Dental Care
A devastating case highlights the clinical, ethical, and emotional risks of dental tourism, and why oral health professionals must lead the conversation.
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Chicago’s School Dental Program Is Unraveling and Dentists Say Bureaucracy Is to Blame
Once a national model for access to care, Chicago’s in-school dental program is losing providers fast amid mounting concerns over oversight, reimbursement, and clinical autonomy.
Study Reveals Alarming Gap in School Dental Programs
New research shows children without prior dental visits are significantly less likely to receive school-based caries prevention.
What Oral Health Professionals Are Missing About Undiagnosed Diabetes
With millions of cases still undiagnosed, xerostomia may be one of the earliest warning signs oral health professionals can identify if they know what to look for.
Michigan Licenses Its Second Dental Therapist While Other States Still Wait
As many states stall after passing dental therapy laws, Michigan moves forward with its second licensed provider.
NC Dental Board Issues Sedation Warning After Child’s Death Raises Oversight Concerns
A new memo from the North Carolina Dental Board clarifies that dentists, not CRNAs, remain fully responsible for sedation oversight, following inspection findings and heightened scrutiny after a tragic pediatric case.
Master’s-Level Dental Therapy Program Opens at Pacific University
A newly accredited master’s-level dental therapy program aims to expand access to care, but not all are celebrating.
What the Medical Debt Crisis Means for Dentists and Patient Care
As medical debt drives financial hardship nationwide, new legislation aims to protect patients, but dental practices may still feel the ripple effects.
The New Science of Remineralization Every Oral Health Professional Needs to Know
Modern caries management is shifting toward targeted remineralization strategies that combine chemistry, biology, and patient behavior to stop decay before it starts.
Medicaid Eligibility Overhaul Threatens Coverage and Access to Oral Healthcare
As states spend millions updating Medicaid eligibility systems, new restrictions and errors could push millions out of care.
