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…

A major systematic review confirms that school fluoride varnish delivery programs significantly reduce tooth decay and narrow oral health disparities among children at high risk. The findings support national expansion of school-based…

Buried in a sweeping budget bill is a provision that could raise taxes on thousands of dental practice owners. By limiting critical tax deductions for pass-through entities, the measure threatens small practices, especially in rural and…

The New York legislature has sent a bill to the governor that, if signed, would allow dental hygienists to work without direct supervision under a collaborative practice agreement with a licensed dentist. The proposed legislation could…