A new case report illustrates how untreated dental caries progressed into a fatal deep neck infection, underscoring the dangerous consequences of delayed dental intervention.

Alabama dentists say dental insurance is broken and patients are paying the price.

Private equity in dentistry is under fire and state lawmakers are tightening the reins.

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Dental care reform or risky shortcut? Washington bill stalls after fierce Capitol showdown.

Routine spore testing confirms sterilizer performance, safeguards patients, and keeps dental practices compliant with CDC and OSHA standards.

Cut reimbursement, lose dentists. Who pays the price when Medicaid access disappears?

Arizona wants dental assistants cleaning teeth with less training. Will patients pay the price?

Kentucky’s assistant-scaling proposal is off the table. Here’s what the Board of Dentistry’s decision means.

Two new oral health roles are making headlines, but they are not the same. A legal nurse consultant breaks down why these two oral health professionals differ sharply in education, oversight, and impact on access to care.