The Visual Technologies Transforming Dentistry
From loupes and LED headlights to microscopes and periodontal endoscopes, modern visualization tools are helping clinicians see more, work more precisely, and protect their musculoskeletal health.
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Dental Team Crafts Custom Prosthetic Beak for Injured Toucan
Using techniques and materials familiar to oral health professionals, a multidisciplinary team restored function and quality of life for a young green aracari with a custom-made prosthetic beak.
When Too Much or Too Little Soft Tissue Becomes the Problem
At Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO, periodontist Adam E. Saltz, DMD, MS, MPH, breaks down how to diagnose and manage soft tissue deformities to improve long-term stability and clinical predictability.
ADA Pushes FDA for Tougher Crackdown on Flavored Vapes
The American Dental Association and a coalition of health organizations are warning that weaker Food and Drug Administration oversight of flavored vaping products could increase youth nicotine addiction and expand access to high-risk…
Critics Renew Scrutiny of NC Dental Board Over Competition and Scope-of-Practice Battles
A decade after the United States Supreme Court rebuked the North Carolina Dental Board for anticompetitive conduct, critics argue the board continues to restrict competition, limit dental hygienists, and shape dentistry to protect…
Dental Practice Closure Sparks HIV and Hepatitis Exposure Concerns
A major infection-control breakdown at a dental office has reignited urgent conversations about sterilization protocols, single-use devices, and the profession’s responsibility to protect patient safety.
How Every Stage of a Woman’s Life Impacts Oral Health
From puberty to pregnancy to menopause, fluctuating female sex hormones can dramatically influence gingival inflammation, periodontal disease risk, oral discomfort, and overall oral health.
Haitian Man in Arizona Detention Center Dies Due to Poor Dental Health
While in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the 56-year-old refugee experienced severe dental problems that led to sepsis after he consistently declined treatment.
Budgetary Woes Lead to End of Dental Benefits for Some of California’s Medi-Cal Beneficiaries
Beginning July 1, 2026, California’s decision to limit full-scope Medi-Cal dental benefits for certain adult immigrants will reshape access to care, practice participation, and the balance between short-term savings and long-term system…
Evidence-Based Decision-Making in Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
As new technologies and adjunctive therapies expand treatment options, clinicians must critically evaluate the evidence to select techniques that truly improve periodontal outcomes and patient quality of life.
