The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA), which would guarantee that all health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment, including dental services, for patients with congenital anomalies, was passed by the United States House of…

The United States has seen declining numbers of COVID-19 after reaching a plateau over the summer. Unfortunately, this decrease may not be here to stay. As the weather grows colder and Americans spend more time inside, the risk for COVID-19…

In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast, Art meets with Ray Martin, to discuss how dentists can transition from private insurance to Medicare after the age of 65. There can be complexities in applying for…

The scenic town of Richmond, Vermont—nestled in the western foothills of the Green Mountains—is home to approximately 4,000 residents, most of whom believed their community water was fluoridated. Unbeknownst to residents or city leadership,…

A new study out of the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, shows that consuming fluoridated water had no effect on the brain development of children. Published in the Journal of Dental Research, the study included more than…

Despite nationwide educational campaigns to reduce the number of teenagers who vape, a recent study shows these efforts have had little impact. The government research discovered that 14% of teens surveyed reported vaping recently, compared…

Individuals with significant disabilities who require sedation in order to successfully receive professional dental care are often out of luck. Many dental providers are not prepared to care for patients with special needs and the number of…

The United States Department of Health and Human Services has increased the types of providers who can administer the JYNNEOS vaccine to prevent monkeypox, in addition to administering therapeutics to treat this and other orthopoxviruses.…

Unless located in areas where community spread of COVID-19 is high, healthcare providers, including dental practices, no longer need to require mandatory masking for patients and clinicians, according to updated guidance from the United…

According to the American Dental Association, more than 40% of United States dental practices are seeking to hire new dental team members, and dental assistants are at the top of that list. Pennsylvania is no stranger to the nationwide…