Tooth decay is the most common preventable childhood disease, with 21% of children ages 6 to 11 and 58% of adolescents ages 12 to 19 having caries in their permanent teeth.

The numbers are frightening. And what were once whispered concerns have escalated to a roar over the epidemic of prescription opioid abuse.

While there has been much angst and hand wringing over the early childhood caries (ECC) epidemic, significant progress has been made addressing this crisis in what the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) calls “little teeth.”

America’s growing population of adults age 65 and older is one of the most significant factors shaping our current — and future — health care system.

The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) believes it has a way to save the U.S. health care system, government and businesses billions of dollars a year and make Americans healthier.

Dentists looking to boost production may wish to expand the number of cosmetic procedures they offer, as signs point to steady or increasing demand for services.

According the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the number of patients who put off dental care due to financial concerns has been declining since the recession ended.

Much like the U.S. economy, when it comes to the subjects of dental spending and number of dental visits, it’s easy to find conflicting reports.

Dentists are responding by adding implants to their list of services.

Thanks to a combination of factors — including patient demand, technology, and the fact that multidisciplinary care not only adds fresh revenue streams, but also attracts new patients — general dentists are providing more specialty care…