Teeth may not heal like bones, but new research suggests that could change sooner than expected. Japanese scientists are now testing a drug designed to help humans regrow teeth, moving regenerative dentistry from theory toward reality.

For decades, dentistry textbooks suggested ancient Egyptians and Etruscans were early orthodontic innovators. New evidence shows those gold wires were not straightening smiles at all but serving a far more practical purpose.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown added an unexpected item to his week 17 prep list: wisdom tooth removal. While the timing raised eyebrows, oral health professionals know there are legitimate reasons third molars sometimes…

A Georgia man who promoted himself as a “veneer technician” is facing more than 100 criminal charges for allegedly practicing dentistry without a license and causing harm to hundreds of patients. The case highlights growing concerns about…

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The death of an Arizona patient following a dental implant procedure has placed renewed focus on anesthesia safety in outpatient dental settings. A recent legal settlement underscores the critical importance of risk assessment, monitoring,…

A festive family activity took an unexpected turn when a popular model and cookbook author lost a front veneer during holiday preparations. The incident offered a lighthearted reminder that even cosmetic dentistry can meet its match in…

As California faces a critical shortage of dental hygienists, Program Director Kelly Donovan, RDH, EdD, shares about the new baccalaureate program at California Baptist University, which aims to expand the workforce, strengthen education,…

Detroit’s new Health Hubs are reshaping access to medical, behavioral, and dental care by embedding providers directly inside schools across the district. By eliminating long-standing barriers, the initiative is helping thousands of…

Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: personalized tooth jewelry dish, cute dental notepad bundle, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene notebook, and samples of your favorite oral…