New research finds that heavily used disposable e-cigarettes can accumulate significantly higher levels of harmful aldehydes, potentially increasing users’ exposure to toxic compounds.

While clindamycin remains a familiar option in dental prescribing, emerging data and patient outcomes underscore a critical need for antibiotic stewardship and clearer patient communication around the risk of C. difficile infection.

From loupes and LED headlights to microscopes and periodontal endoscopes, modern visualization tools are helping clinicians see more, work more precisely, and protect their musculoskeletal health.

Using techniques and materials familiar to oral health professionals, a multidisciplinary team restored function and quality of life for a young green aracari with a custom-made prosthetic beak.

The American Dental Association and a coalition of health organizations are warning that weaker Food and Drug Administration oversight of flavored vaping products could increase youth nicotine addiction and expand access to high-risk…

A decade after the United States Supreme Court rebuked the North Carolina Dental Board for anticompetitive conduct, critics argue the board continues to restrict competition, limit dental hygienists, and shape dentistry to protect…

A major infection-control breakdown at a dental office has reignited urgent conversations about sterilization protocols, single-use devices, and the profession’s responsibility to protect patient safety.

From puberty to pregnancy to menopause, fluctuating female sex hormones can dramatically influence gingival inflammation, periodontal disease risk, oral discomfort, and overall oral health.

While in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the 56-year-old refugee experienced severe dental problems that led to sepsis after he consistently declined treatment.

Beginning July 1, 2026, California’s decision to limit full-scope Medi-Cal dental benefits for certain adult immigrants will reshape access to care, practice participation, and the balance between short-term savings and long-term system…