Michigan has licensed its first dental therapist, marking a significant milestone in the state’s evolving oral health workforce. Dana Obey, DT, brings CODA-accredited training and a strong commitment to underserved communities to her new…

The American Dental Association has released its first major update to dental radiography recommendations in more than a decade, offering clearer guidance on when and when not to take dental X-rays. The new recommendations emphasize…

A national competition focused on oral health innovation, will take place during the 2026 Chicago Midwinter Meeting. The event will feature live presentations from innovators seeking feedback, visibility, and advancement to a national…

Two large-scale studies from Japan are delivering a blunt message: oral health in older adults is closely tied to how long and how well they live. The data suggest that what happens in the mouth may predict mortality and long-term care…

A new KFF study confirms what dental teams hear every day: cost remains a major barrier to care, even for insured patients. From postponed appointments to mounting dental debt, financial stress is shaping how and when patients engage with…

A new study suggests a traditionally used African plant may have modern-day relevance in the fight against dental biofilms. Prosopis Africana extracts show promise in disrupting bacterial communication and biofilm formation.

A new ADHA white paper argues that dental hygiene self-regulation could strengthen public protection while expanding access to oral healthcare. With only two states currently allowing self-regulation, the report calls for a rethink of how…

Teeth may not heal like bones, but new research suggests that could change sooner than expected. Japanese scientists are now testing a drug designed to help humans regrow teeth, moving regenerative dentistry from theory toward reality.

For decades, dentistry textbooks suggested ancient Egyptians and Etruscans were early orthodontic innovators. New evidence shows those gold wires were not straightening smiles at all but serving a far more practical purpose.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown added an unexpected item to his week 17 prep list: wisdom tooth removal. While the timing raised eyebrows, oral health professionals know there are legitimate reasons third molars sometimes…