While in dental school the dream of one day owning your own practice may seem far off, but with good advice and a solid financial plan, you may be able to achieve that goal sooner than you think. In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance…

Burnished calculus poses a significant risk to periodontal health by creating a breeding ground for inflammation and infection.

Authorities have arrested a man who was providing dental services in a rented room at the back of a convenience store in Milford, Massachusetts. The imposter dentist has no license to practice any type of dental or medical care in the…

In a survey of more than 1,000 women age 50 and older, 84% said they did not know their oral health symptoms may be linked to menopause. The survey, conducted by Delta Dental, found that most menopausal women were unaware of how oral health…

Four students hailing from rural regions in Alabama have been chosen to join the inaugural cohort of the University of Alabama’s (UAB) College of Community Health Sciences (CCHS) Rural Dental Scholars Program for 2023. The new Rural Dental…

The West Virginia University School of Dentistry in Morgantown is offering a pediatric residency, the first of its kind in the state. The Department of Pediatric Dentistry has obtained preliminary approval from the Commission on Dental…

Two dental hygienists on the faculty of the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) recently ascended to the top leadership positions of the Maine Board of Dental Practice. Tracey L. Jowett, RDH, BSDH, IPDH, is chair of the board and Kathryn…

Boston University (BU) Technology Development’s Ignition Awards, designed to propel groundbreaking science and technology forward, have unveiled their 2023 recipients, and one researcher is poised to revolutionize oral health. Yuwei Fan,…

Age is not always a barrier to benefiting from modern dental advancements as seen in this case study of a 94-year-old woman.

Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a persistent condition characterized by a recurring burning sensation within the oral cavity, sometimes accompanied by tingling and alterations in taste perception. The clinical manifestations of BMS share…