Adhering to a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and olive oil may help reduce the severity of periodontitis and lower systemic inflammation, according to new research from King’s College London. Patients who…

Taylor Swift just dropped her latest album The Life of a Showgirl, but it’s her dazzling smile that’s sparking just as much chatter. Speculation over veneers, crowns, and whitening has oral health professionals taking note of her possible…

New data from the American Association of Endodontists show a steady rise in patients seeking specialist care for root canal therapy. With nearly 10% growth in treatments performed by endodontists between 2020 and 2024, more people are…

NYU researchers are pioneering a zinc-based treatment that fights decay, relieves sensitivity, and avoids the dark staining caused by silver diamine fluoride. If successful, this innovation could transform caries management into a…

The removal of state support for community water fluoridation in Oklahoma could saddle residents with nearly half a billion dollars in additional dental costs over the next 5 years. Experts warn the policy shift jeopardizes prevention,…

The West Virginia Dental Association has launched the “More for Your Smile West Virginia” campaign urging lawmakers to pass a dental loss ratio law that would ensure patient premiums are directed toward care rather than administrative…

The latest ADA Health Policy Institute report shows a decline in dentists’ economic confidence in Q2 2025, despite steady consumer spending on dental care. Rising supply costs, stagnant reimbursements, and staffing shortages continue to put…

Nearly one in three young adults did not access professional dental care in the past year, according to a new national study. The findings highlight urgent policy and practice challenges as cost, lack of insurance, and broader life…

A quality improvement program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia increased fluoride varnish application rates from 3.7% to 30.5% across its pediatric network, far surpassing its 20% target. The intervention proved effective across all…

Two leading dental organizations have joined forces to deliver evidence-based guidance on preventing and managing peri-implant diseases. The new consensus provides stepwise treatment strategies, risk factor insights, and practical tools to…