A new white paper from the American Dental Hygienists’ Association reveals that outdated restrictions on dental hygienist practice are fueling America’s oral health crisis. Expanding dental hygienist autonomy, the report argues, is…

The United States dentist workforce is undergoing a generational shift, becoming younger, more female, and more racially and ethnically diverse. While the overall supply of dentists continues to grow, uneven geographic distribution and…

A new study found that neutralized electrolyzed chlorinated water solution (ECAS) effectively reduced planktonic bacteria and disrupted biofilm in contaminated dental unit waterlines. By combining shock and continuous treatment, ECAS…

A new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association found that nearly three out of four adults experience some degree of dental fear, a prevalence higher than previously reported. Researchers at New York University College of…

Delaware has officially passed legislation allowing dental hygienists to administer local anesthesia under direct dentist supervision, aligning itself with the rest of the country. This change marks a significant expansion of scope that…

Dental implantology has advanced from Brånemark’s discovery of osseointegration in the 1950s to today’s All-on-X protocols, which allow immediate, graft-free full-arch restorations. By optimizing implant placement and leveraging immediate…

Setting a New Standard for Open-System Digital Dentistry Across Labs & Chairside

September 2025 — Directa USA, the North American subsidiary of Directa Dental Group, a renowned Swedish dental manufacturing company, is proud to announce the launch of the MyQuickmat Prime sectional matrix system by Polydentia. Available…

Madison, WI – September 2nd, 2025 – Orascoptic is proud to unveil ErgoZoom, a groundbreaking loupe that combines two of our most advanced technologies: adjustable magnification and ergonomic oculars. Designed to support clinicians through…

IRVINE, Calif. – (September 2, 2025) – J. MORITA USA, a world-leader in imaging technology, has announced the RootFlex™ Endodontic Files. RootFlex™ is a single-file shaping system that can be used in continuous rotary or reciprocating…