Ameloblasts, or enamel-forming cells, have limited capacity to regenerate.

The West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry has received a 50,000-dollar innovation award to build a state-of-the-art endodontic research lab.

In an effort to provide a broader portfolio of laser-based solutions to dental practitioners, Biolase has entered into a development and distribution agreement with IPG Medical, a leader in optical fiber-based lasers.

Beyond discussions of student loans and the generational characteristics of millennials, gen-Xers and boomers, the authors on both sides agree that corporate dentistry will play a more prominent role in future care.

Despite the growth of corporate dentistry, the large majority of U.S. dentists are solo practitioners or engaged in small group practice.

Oral health professionals need to be aware of the symptoms of domestic violence and how to assist victims.

By understanding the pathogenesis of breath malodor, as well as strategies for its assessment and management, clinicians can effectively address this common condition.

Clinicians can increase long-term clinical success by incorporating the principles of minimally invasive dentistry into caries risk assessment and restorative treatment.

Adopting a patient-centered approach will help dental professionals improve both oral and systemic health outcomes for patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

Dental professionals should help educate parents and caregivers about the prenatal and postnatal dietary factors associated with early childhood caries.