An innovative solution to pediatric preventative oral care was unveiled at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) annual meeting held in Toronto on May 23–26, 2024, that promises effective plaque removal for every child.…

Directa USA, the North American subsidiary of Directa Dental Group, a renowned Swedish dental manufacturing company, is thrilled to announce the introduction of Ceramir Pediatric Crowns, a groundbreaking advancement in pediatric dentistry.…

Discover how the University of Mississippi’s research is transforming oral health for the state’s youth. Dive into a groundbreaking study targeting school-age children, led by innovative dental experts, promising a brighter, caries-free…

A legal battle brews in North Carolina as a reformed ex-offender fights to obtain her dental hygienist license despite a decade-old criminal record. This showdown pits her against the state’s Board of Dental Examiners, challenging the…

May 31, 2024 (ATLANTA) —  The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), the leading organization dedicated to ensuring every dental visit is a safe visit, is thrilled to unveil its new name: Association for Dental Safety…

California — specifically the San Francisco Bay area and Los Angeles — is home to one of the largest Asian populations in the United States, second only to Hawaii. In the San Francisco Bay area, approximately one-third of the Asian…

Dental deserts have long been a problem in the United States, where private practice dentists, most of whom carry tremendous dental school debt, tend to set up shop in cities and suburbs composed of residents who can afford their services.…

Recent advancements in short dental implants have revolutionized the field.

Macy Punzalan, DMD, a 2024 graduate of the Doctor of Dental Medicine Program at the University of New England (UNE) in Portland, Maine, found her calling in the blend of art and science that is dental medicine. After years as a dental…

Oral myiasis is a rare but serious condition caused by parasitic infestation of living or dead tissue, bodily fluids, or ingested food. Myiasis occurs when fly larvae infest human tissue, using it as an intermediate host. It primarily…