The oral microbiome plays an important role in systemic health but much about this relationship remains unknown. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is providing $7.8 million in grant monies to the University…

A study conducted on the properties of cocoa, the main ingredient in chocolate, found that the plant-derived proanthocyanidins (PACs) contained within cocoa offer oral health benefits. The PACs were found to strengthen dentin; however, the…

Published in the journal Nature, a new study of more than 370 Egyptian adults found interesting correlations between how individuals felt about COVID-19 and their level of oral health. Those who reported the highest levels of fear regarding…

The United States has a shortage of dental academicians. When clinicians enjoy more lucrative careers in private practice, it can be difficult to attract them to academia. The National Institutes of Health is striving to change that with a…

A dental assistant who had been working in an Iowa dental practice since 2017 quit due to the practice’s refusal to address safety concerns. A judge recently ruled that the dental assistant is eligible for unemployment benefits because she…

The Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund Celebrates its 20th Anniversary

Like all entrepreneurs and business owners, dental practice owners experience tremendous personal and professional growth when they undergo leadership development training. In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management…

In August 2022, a new bill adjusting the state of Delaware’s licensing requirements for dentists went into effect. The new law loosens licensing requirements for dentists who work in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in order to…

With a much younger demographic than other social media sites, TikTok is very popular among teenagers and young adults. Unfortunately, much of the dental advice espoused on the platform is silly, ineffective, and sometimes dangerous. The…

Orthodontists now have an effective treatment for white spot lesions that appear on patients’ teeth while braces are still on. Curodont Repair Fluoride Plus is a noninvasive preventive therapy that remineralizes white spots from the inside…