Pac-Dent (909-839-0888; pac-dent.com) has announced the launch of its 25K and 30K magnetostrictive ultrasonic universal insert tips. Compatible with all magnetostrictive handpieces, the new inserts were designed to enhance workflows and…

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, new information was released at a breathtaking pace, leaving many struggling to keep up, including public health officials. In response to the weaknesses revealed over the past 2 years—as the world continues…

New research shows that United States children with developmental disorders/disabilities (DD) are more likely to experience unmet oral health needs than typical children even though children with DD see an oral health professional more…

Cheen Loo, BDS, PhD, MPH, DMD, FAAPD, professor and chair of Pediatric Dentistry at Tufts University College of Dental Medicine in Boston, grew up needing extensive restorative care, which sparked her interest in a career in dentistry.…

A study conducted by the American Dental Association that included 258 participants showed that 60% of dentists discuss the medical history with a patient at the initial visit but that this task moves to dental assistants (34%) and dental…

Researchers at the Kennesaw State University Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology in Kennesaw, Georgia, received a $424,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to evaluate and eliminate barriers to…

In a study of 6,000 Americans conducted by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, results showed that some aspects of dental care have bounced back since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic while others remain underutilized. The number of…

UltraTemp REZ II from Ultradent (800-552-5512; ultradent.com) is a new temporary dental cement for provisional crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and small direct restorations. The new cement features hydrophilic, resin-based chemistry that…

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded $2 million to the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) to study the role of responsible antibiotic use in the treatment of periodontal diseases. Researchers at…

In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast, Art meets with Dr. Cherilyn Sheets and Robert Hayman to discuss InnerView, a tool currently in the approval phase that helps dentists detect and diagnose structural damage…