Twenty years ago, Ellen Heber-Katz, PhD, accidentally discovered super-healing mice in the midst of an experiment. Ever since she has been working on possible applications in dentistry and wound care. Initially stumbling upon mice with…

Dental organizations nationwide are addressing workforce shortages by introducing dental assisting training and apprenticeships. Charter Apprenticeships has gained state-level approval in Montana and Utah. The dental profession has…

A team of researchers from the University of California School of Dentistry, led by Takahiro Ogawa, DDS, PhD, has developed a groundbreaking technology to enhance dental implant procedures. The decade-long research resulted in a device that…

A recent study published in the British Dental Journal investigated the results of two dental practices that implemented a variety of general health screenings, such as blood pressure and body mass index (BMI), into their continuum of care.…

The Dental Lifeline Network, established in 1985, has delivered more than $532 million in donated dental care, impacting the lives of nearly 170,000 individuals. The network, relying on 13,472 volunteer oral health professionals and 3,315…

Bruce Jackson, a retired Microsoft engineer battling a degenerative neuromuscular disease, believes his health decline began with a cracked tooth in 2009 after experiencing an allergic reaction to the prescribed penicillin. Later diagnosed…

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into dental practices is revolutionizing oral health diagnostics and patient engagement, as highlighted in studies cited in the Journal of Dental Sciences. AI algorithms applied to digital…

James Rolfe, DDS, is an 84-year-old general dentist who continues to practice in Santa Barbara, California. While he is passionate about providing dental care, it is his love for the people of Afghanistan that keeps his dental practice…

An American mother living in Copenhagen has gained widespread attention on social media for showcasing the Danish pediatric dentistry system. Annie Samples, known as Annie in Eventyrland on TikTok, moved to Denmark 4 years ago. In a viral…

A recent study published in the Journal of Dental Research investigates the potential of cannabidiol (CBD), a nonpsychoactive component of cannabis, as an alternative analgesic for acute dental pain. Dental pain often leads to emergency…