A South Side Chicago clinic is redefining how dental teams are built by training future assistants right in the community they serve. With ultra-affordable certification and real-world experience, this program is growing more than careers,…

As this sweeping legislation heads to the House after passing the Senate, the American Dental Association is speaking up for dental practices, students, and patients.

When an 800-pound, 9-foot-tall bear needs dental work, it takes more than a routine appointment. Zoo staff and dental specialists teamed up for a remarkable and safe procedure to restore Tundra’s toothy grin.

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are significantly more likely to be hospitalized for serious oral infections, highlighting the need to integrate dental care into chronic disease management. A national study of more than 14 million…

After nearly a decade of planning, Vermont State University has officially ended development of its proposed Dental Therapy Program due to insurmountable financial and operational challenges. Instead, the university is doubling down on its…

As endodontists face rising demand and growing burnout, integrating dental hygienists as co-therapists offers a smart solution to enhance care, improve efficiency, and reduce stress.

A recent case report in Perio Update showcases a staged guided bone regeneration (GBR) approach using a composite graft and rh-PDGF to overcome a severe ridge defect, achieving an impressive 10 mm horizontal bone gain without harvesting…

Improved 50 ml cartridge system Effective July 16, popularly known elastomers, FUTAR®, SILGINAT®, IDENTIUM®, PANASIL® and MUCOPREN® Soft will be supplied in an improved 50 ml cartridge system. The chemical composition and all well-known…

Imagine this: it’s Friday at 7:30 PM and a patient in pain calls your practice. Your front-desk crew has clocked out, so the call goes to voicemail and your next new patient slips away. Now picture an assistant who never sleeps, never…

Texas has approved a $140 million Medicaid dental reimbursement rate increase for a targeted list of frequently billed procedure codes, reversing earlier fee schedule changes. This strategic reallocation provides long-overdue financial…