CHICAGO – The American Association of Endodontists (AAE), the specialty dental association that represents more than 7000 root canal dentists, is proud to recognize the winners of its prestigious awards during AAE22, the group’s annual…

The American Dental Association Health Policy Institute (ADA HPI) reported a decrease in dental employment—the first since April 2020—during the month of March. Part of an ongoing trend since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number…

Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute and National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research have found a new type of cell, called an ionocyte, that is integral to the health of salivary glands. Ionocytes ensure that enough ions…

In an effort to support families amid rising consumer prices, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan signed a bill exempting oral hygiene products from sales tax. Beginning on July 1, 2022, toothbrushes, toothpaste, tooth powders, mouthwash, dental…

Today, there are approximately 300 Native American dentists in the United States. The Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor would like to see more indigenous people pursue careers in the dental…

With renewed focus on applying innovative technology to solve real, everyday dentistry challenges, DentalEZ has added a new offering to its Aeras compressor line by Ramvac. This addition offers dental offices a flexible, dual-voltage…

In March 2008, Dr. Shelburne was found guilty of healthcare fraud, racketeering and money laundering and spent 19 months in a Federal Prison Camp. He illustrates how important it is for dentists to keep good records with accurate coding and…

Two men in China ended up receiving a diagnosis of hemophilia A after experiencing heavy bleeding post-oral surgery. Published in BMC Oral Health, the two case reports detail how both patients presented with normal preoperative blood…

San Francisco, CA and New Castle, PA (April 7, 2022) – EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that it has acquired Treloar & Heisel located in New Castle, Pennsylvania. The strategic decision expands the offerings of…

Perfect Touch micro applicator brushes from Dental Creations Ltd (254-772-4661; dentalcreationsltd.com) are used for placing etchants, sealants, and bonding agents. Perfect Touch brushes are bendable in any direction to allow precise…