Florida House Passes Dental Therapy Legislation
Zero dentists, rising ER visits … Will dental therapists fix Florida’s access crisis or spark new concerns?
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How AI Is Reshaping Dental Diagnosis
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming dental radiology and oral pathology by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, improving efficiency, and supporting, not replacing, clinical expertise.
Dental Sedation Is Under Scrutiny in Washington State
Is dental sedation safe? A new bill reignites fears after deaths raise tough questions.
Alabama Dentists Push Back Against Broken Dental Insurance
Alabama dentists say dental insurance is broken and patients are paying the price.
States Draw the Line on Private Equity’s Growing Grip on Dentistry
Private equity in dentistry is under fire and state lawmakers are tightening the reins.
Tiny Teeth, Big Impact
Early childhood caries (ECC) is the most common chronic, preventable disease affecting children worldwide, with nearly half of United States children experiencing caries by adolescence. Left untreated, ECC can harm a child’s health,…
Washington’s Dental Workforce Debate Stalls at the Capitol
Dental care reform or risky shortcut? Washington bill stalls after fierce Capitol showdown.
Spore Testing Is the Backbone of Dental Infection Control
Routine spore testing confirms sterilizer performance, safeguards patients, and keeps dental practices compliant with CDC and OSHA standards.
Medicaid Cuts Push Dentists Out and Patients Pay the Price
Cut reimbursement, lose dentists. Who pays the price when Medicaid access disappears?
Arizona’s Oral Preventive Assistant Debate: Expanding Access or Lowering the Bar?
Arizona wants dental assistants cleaning teeth with less training. Will patients pay the price?
