New legislation passed in Utah allows dental hygienists and dental assistants to perform expanded functions, including placing restorations, under specific supervision. The move is poised to reshape team-based care in dental practices…

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants the CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water, igniting fresh debate over a decades-old public health practice. As Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoridation, oral health…

The ADA and ADHA express alarm over the dismantling of the CDC’s Division of Oral Health, warning that the cuts could unravel decades of progress in preventing dental disease and pose serious risks to the nation’s oral health.

A new study reveals that pregnant women experience nearly twice the rate of dental caries compared to nonpregnant women, with hormonal fluctuations playing a key role. Researchers found increased levels of certain oral bacteria and fungi…

A controversial new Arizona law allows dental assistants to perform prophylaxes, a role traditionally reserved for licensed dental hygienists. While supporters claim it increases patient access to care, critics warn it could compromise…

Embracing digital dentistry isn’t just about efficiency — it’s a powerful step toward sustainability, streamlining workflows while reducing waste and environmental impact.

In a shocking move, Utah has become the first state to ban community water fluoridation.

A new bill co-sponsored by the California Dental Association and California Medical Association seeks to shield patients and providers from private equity’s growing influence in healthcare. The legislation would increase transparency and…

In many rural regions, a dangerous combination of too few dentists and anti-water fluoridation sentiment is creating a crisis in oral health. KFF Health News reports that the growth of opposition to fluoride and dwindling access to…

The University of Georgia’s new Manual Dexterity Through Art certificate program helps pre-dental students refine their hand skills through ceramics, jewelry making, and printmaking. This unique collaboration between the Pre-Professional…