Growing evidence supports NSAIDs, acetaminophen, and emerging long-acting analgesics as effective strategies for managing dental pain while reducing reliance on opioids.

Researchers have developed a prototype intraoral robot designed to prepare teeth for crowns with exceptional accuracy, potentially reducing treatment time and the number of patient visits.

Many root canal-treated cracked teeth can achieve favorable long-term outcomes, reinforcing the value of early diagnosis and tooth preservation.

A recent federal analysis found that a small number of insurers dominate many state dental insurance markets, potentially affecting provider negotiations, reimbursements, and patient choice.

Good posture is the key to maintaining musculoskeletal health. strengthening activities support spinal stability and improve postural endurance.

Supporters say the new law could help address workforce shortages and improve access to care, while critics argue it bypasses the education and licensure standards that define the dental hygiene profession.

Google's May 2026 core update rattled search rankings for dental practices. Here's what it means, why it happens, and exactly what to do next.

A new national survey suggests the American Dental Association remains the public's most trusted source of information on fluoride, highlighting the profession's influential role in shaping oral health conversations.

Inspired by her son’s journey with hearing loss, Kimberly Lintag-Nguyen, EdD, MSDH, RDH, is leading groundbreaking research to identify and eliminate communication barriers faced by deaf and hard-of-hearing patients in dental settings.

Dental practices that receive federal funding now have an additional year to meet updated digital accessibility requirements, providing more time to ensure websites, mobile apps, and online tools are accessible to patients with…