On June 13, legislation was introduced that would improve access to dental care for veterans with chronic health problems such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The bill “Improving Whole Health for Veterans with Chronic Conditions…

On this federal holiday, Decisions in Dentistry celebrates Juneteenth, the end of slavery in the United States, and the freedom of all Americans. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved Black Americans, living in…

Fathers — in all forms — make their kids feel loved, protected, and safe. All of us at Decisions in Dentistry wish the fathers of the world a special day filled with their favorite things.

Traditionally, dental assistants who wanted to expand their skill sets to include capturing X-rays needed to pass a national examination. A partnership between the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine (UConn-SODM) and the…

Zest Dental Solutions announces the release of Regal GO, the all-in-one oral care brush that combines an effective design and specially formulated cleaning gel for patients with dental implants, orthodontic appliances, or even natural…

Pac-Dent, Inc., is proud to announce the launch of the iMatrix™-Disposable Disposable Matrix Band. The addition of this pre-assembled disposable matrix and retainer system expands Pac-Dent’s existing iMatrix™ Sectional Matrix System. The…

Refugees often spend more than 10 years in refugee camps before they begin the resettlement process in another country. During those 10 years, they often have little to no access to dental care. With an increase in the number of refugees…

In the United States healthcare system, dental and medical health are treated in separate silos, regardless of the fact that oral and systemic health are intrinsically linked. This longtime policy has made accessing dental care difficult or…

The COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on the dental industry and many dental offices are still feeling the effects. In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast, Art meets with Anders Bjork, Vice President of…

Broadening our understanding of periodontal pathogens may open the door to better treatment strategies.