Twice per year—on August 22 and February 28—we celebrate the excitement of children losing their primary teeth with National Tooth Fairy Day. According to a poll conducted by Delta Dental, 79% of homes in the United States with children…

Venture capitalists recently invested $14.7 million into Flossy, a dental startup, bringing its total funding to more than $17 million. The company is hoping to address the high cost of both oral healthcare and dental insurance, improving…

A small study of 30 children found that mouthrinses containing probiotics can help limit plaque accumulation. The study included a group that used the probiotic mouthrinse once daily and a group that used a fluoride rinse once daily. No…

According to new research published in JAMA Network Open, effective alternatives to opioids are available for patients recovering from tooth extraction procedures. The study included a group of adults who had dental extractions performed at…

MARK3 Crown & Bridge material from Cargus International (845-267-2600; cargus.com) has a unique formulation that features excellent mechanical and esthetic properties for short- and long-term provisionals. The material demonstrates…

September is Office Manager Appreciation Month—a celebration officially recognized by the American Association of Dental Office Management to acknowledge the countless contributions of these tireless professionals.

Allday Dry Mouth Gel is the newest addition to the Elevate Oral Care (877-866-9113; elevateoralcare.com) oral moisturizing product line. Allday Gel combats dry mouth differently than any other moisturizing oral product. Its patented formula…

Citing the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) slow and confusing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, CDC director, announced a significant overhaul of the agency. The news comes after…

New research conducted in Korea looks at the effects of flossing and interdental brush use on the prevention of periodontitis. With more than 11,600 subjects, the study included individuals ages 19 and older, some of whom had 20 or more…

Accurately reporting how many patients were hospitalized due to COVID-19 was paramount to understanding the level of spread in a community. At the start of the pandemic, this data collection was outsourced to a private company, TeleTracking…