A lab-dish and animal study from Penn Dental Medicine reveals that a senotherapy combination reduces inflammation and bone loss tied to periodontal disease. Targeting cellular aging may open new doors in the management of periodontal…

Kory Kirkegaard, DMD, is fighting to overturn a Kansas Dental Board decision banning his beloved therapy dog, Ivy, from his Overland Park office during business hours. Despite meeting state requirements and passing inspection, the certified…

After her husband died during a routine dental procedure, Shital Patel hoped to bring a patient’s voice to North Carolina’s State Board of Dental Examiners. While she was not appointed as the board’s patient representative, Patel will…

Screw loosening and stripping are common and costly complications in screw-retained implant restorations, especially when angulation comes into play. Understanding the mechanics and risks can help clinicians prevent damage and keep…

For the last 20 years, dentists have relied on SEO (Search Engine Optimization) to ensure their practice appears on the first page of Google. We’ve optimized websites with keywords, backlinks, and technical strategies to rank higher in…

Three new products help ensure implant stability, implant placement and aftercare for the periodontal patient with the overall goal of a healthy mouth and peri-implantitis prevention.

Modern dental practices are increasingly adopting bulk-filled restorations and patient-specific matrices for injection-molded restorations. These advancements provide new opportunities to enhance efficiency. The benefits of using warmed…

Dental implants may boast high survival rates, but without careful management of occlusion, they’re vulnerable to failure. Regular bite checks and occlusal adjustments are key to preventing complications like screw loosening, fractures, and…

New legislation passed in Utah allows dental hygienists and dental assistants to perform expanded functions, including placing restorations, under specific supervision. The move is poised to reshape team-based care in dental practices…

One of the biggest challenges facing dentists today involves contracting with PPO plans through insurance companies. On "The Art of Dental Finance and Management,” Art discusses this challenge with Ben Tuinei, President of Veritas Dental…