Choosing between preserving natural teeth or opting for full-arch rehabilitation is a complex decision that demands a comprehensive evaluation of each patient’s dental history, risk factors, and long-term prognosis. Success hinges on…

These midlevel practitioners hold the key to closing dental healthcare gaps in underserved communities.

Cosmetic dentist and media personality Terri L. Alani, DDS, will swap veneers for roses as she competes on Season 2 of ABC’s The Golden Bachelor. Known as the “Texas Tooth Lady,” Alani brings four decades of dental expertise and a spirit of…

In this episode of "The Art of Dental Finance and Management," Art Wiederman, CPA, continues his conversation with Mike Pennisi, owner and founder of the Rinnovo Group. With over 18 years of experience and more than 250 dental offices…

Delivering a thorough yet gentle clean, the new Philips Sonicare 6300 and 7400 electric toothbrushes empower patients to feel the care, supporting healthier smiles with every use.

A new white paper from the American Dental Hygienists’ Association reveals that outdated restrictions on dental hygienist practice are fueling America’s oral health crisis.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