EWU is moving forward with plans to launch a master’s-level dental therapy program, aiming to strengthen the oral health workforce in rural Washington. While dental therapy is designed to expand access to care, the model sometimes faces…

A long-term Finnish study suggests severe gingivitis and periodontitis may increase both the risk of developing a cerebral artery aneurysm and the likelihood that it will rupture. Dental caries, however, was not linked to aneurysm risk,…

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A fatal case of sepsis linked to untreated dental caries underscores how oral disease can rapidly escalate into life-threatening systemic infection. The case highlights the critical role of early dental intervention in preventing deep neck…

Follow four patients from different generations as they try to book a dental appointment. See exactly where your practice loses them and how to capture every one.

New reporting from the San Francisco Standard reveals a worsening dental hygienist shortage in California that is reshaping both clinical practice and the economics of dentistry. Dentists are increasingly relying on associate dentists or…

A new California pilot program would allow dental assistants to administer local anesthesia, a move many dentists welcome for workflow efficiency and cost savings. But dental hygienists warn that expanding anesthesia privileges to…

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Florida lawmakers are considering a bill to create a dental therapist role to provide preventive and routine restorative care. Supporters see it as a solution to widespread dental shortages, while opponents caution that irreversible…

– Clerri, the dental industry's largest and most trusted membership platform, announced today the appointment of Jim Higgins, an executive recognized for revolutionizing the healthcare experience and scaling digital service channels, as…