The Referral Era Is Over For decades, dental practices grew by reputation and referrals. Great care spoke for itself, and patients told their friends. But in 2025, that model no longer scales. The average patient now touches 5–7 digital…

Michigan has licensed its first dental therapist, marking a significant milestone in the state’s evolving oral health workforce. Dana Obey, DT, brings CODA-accredited training and a strong commitment to underserved communities to her new…

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The American Dental Association has released its first major update to dental radiography recommendations in more than a decade, offering clearer guidance on when and when not to take dental X-rays. The new recommendations emphasize…

Oral Genome announced today that its point-of-care, saliva-based test kits are eligible under newly approved CDT codes for 2026, marking a significant advancement in the integration of preventive saliva testing into routine dental care.…

A national competition focused on oral health innovation, will take place during the 2026 Chicago Midwinter Meeting. The event will feature live presentations from innovators seeking feedback, visibility, and advancement to a national…

Two large-scale studies from Japan are delivering a blunt message: oral health in older adults is closely tied to how long and how well they live. The data suggest that what happens in the mouth may predict mortality and long-term care…

A new KFF study confirms what dental teams hear every day: cost remains a major barrier to care, even for insured patients. From postponed appointments to mounting dental debt, financial stress is shaping how and when patients engage with…

A new study suggests a traditionally used African plant may have modern-day relevance in the fight against dental biofilms. Prosopis Africana extracts show promise in disrupting bacterial communication and biofilm formation.

Approaching patients with empathy, clarity, and evidence-based guidance helps them to better understand how small changes can make a big difference in their oral health.