As nicotine pouches gain popularity, oral health professionals are increasingly on the front line of identifying localized tissue damage, counseling patients, and monitoring for potentially significant oral complications.

The American Dental Association is urging regulators to protect dentists’ right to choose how they receive insurance reimbursements after Delta Dental of California announced a new fee for paper check payments.

A recent Canadian patient recall underscores that even a low-risk exposure can have significant consequences, reinforcing the need for strict adherence to CDC and OSHA infection control protocols and dedicated oversight within every dental…

National dental organizations are urging Congress to strengthen the CDC's oral health program, arguing that prevention, surveillance, and public health initiatives are essential to improving access and reducing oral disease nationwide.

A recent disciplinary case highlights why informed consent is more than paperwork and why the ongoing controversy surrounding tongue-tie procedures makes clear communication more critical than ever.

New legislation allows Oklahoma dental hygienists to administer local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, and therapeutic lasers under general supervision, marking one of the state’s most significant practice updates in years.

A New Zealand study found that adolescents’ confidence in their smiles plays a significant role in their psychological well-being, with active social media use amplifying those effects.

A last-minute state budget agreement delays $1 billion in proposed Medi-Cal Dental cuts until 2027, giving providers and millions of patients a temporary reprieve while uncertainty remains.

As corporate dental organizations continue to reshape the marketplace, a growing number of dentists are choosing practice ownership to preserve clinical autonomy, build equity, and define their own future.

A California dental hygiene program is working to regain compliance after a state investigation uncovered multiple violations amid allegations of administrative dysfunction, staffing shortages, and a deteriorating educational environment.