A new study from Japan has revealed significant associations between impaired oral function and abnormal blood test results related to glucose metabolism, lipid profiles, and kidney function in older adults. These findings underscore the…

A South Side Chicago clinic is redefining how dental teams are built by training future assistants right in the community they serve. With ultra-affordable certification and real-world experience, this program is growing more than careers,…

As this sweeping legislation heads to the House after passing the Senate, the American Dental Association is speaking up for dental practices, students, and patients.

When an 800-pound, 9-foot-tall bear needs dental work, it takes more than a routine appointment. Zoo staff and dental specialists teamed up for a remarkable and safe procedure to restore Tundra’s toothy grin.

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are significantly more likely to be hospitalized for serious oral infections, highlighting the need to integrate dental care into chronic disease management. A national study of more than 14 million…

After nearly a decade of planning, Vermont State University has officially ended development of its proposed Dental Therapy Program due to insurmountable financial and operational challenges. Instead, the university is doubling down on its…

Texas has approved a $140 million Medicaid dental reimbursement rate increase for a targeted list of frequently billed procedure codes, reversing earlier fee schedule changes. This strategic reallocation provides long-overdue financial…

A major systematic review confirms that school fluoride varnish delivery programs significantly reduce tooth decay and narrow oral health disparities among children at high risk. The findings support national expansion of school-based…

Buried in a sweeping budget bill is a provision that could raise taxes on thousands of dental practice owners. By limiting critical tax deductions for pass-through entities, the measure threatens small practices, especially in rural and…

The New York legislature has sent a bill to the governor that, if signed, would allow dental hygienists to work without direct supervision under a collaborative practice agreement with a licensed dentist. The proposed legislation could…