A Kentucky dentist was found guilty of distribution of a controlled substance and distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death in federal court. The dentist prescribed serious opioid medications to patients following routine…

Selling part of your dental practice to a Dental Support Organization (DSO) is a big decision and it’s important to know all the details. In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast, Art meets with Chip Fichtner,…

Planet DDS announced the launch of Denticon Pay, a comprehensive, fully-integrated, patient payment acceptance solution that adheres to Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards with validated point-to-point encryption (P2PE) to protect…

Ultradent Products, Inc., introduces the Ultrapro™ Tx Cordless handpiece to its Ultrapro™ Tx prophylaxis family. Building on a legacy of providing innovative dental solutions, the Ultrapro Tx Cordless handpiece combines the power and…

While endodontic pathology may cause periodontal problems, it remains unclear whether the situation reverses.

The American Dental Association published updated guidance on addressing dental caries in the latest issue of its journal. Developed by a panel of expert dentists, the new guidelines suggest that conservative carious tissue removal is…

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed Senate Bill 310 into law on June 15, 2023. The legislation enables the licensure of expanded function dental assistants (EFDAs) and the practice of restorative dental therapy and prescribing capabilities…

Tammy Kalsow, DMD, a dentist and former dental hygienist in Madison, Wisconsin, has always loved the TV gameshow “Wheel of Fortune,” and has been a dedicated viewer since childhood. Twenty years ago, she began applying to become a…

Virginia is one of the few states to offer dental benefits to adults covered by Medicaid; however, a shortage of dentists means that many Medicaid enrollees go without professional dental services. One of the most significant issues is…

Joi Cymone, a social media influencer, took to TikTok to share that what she earns working 1 week as a waitress is double the amount she makes in 2 weeks working full-time as a dental assistant. She is employed during the week at an…