The US Department of Justice is suing the company for selling adulterated or misbranded dental products, and it’s not the organization’s first offense.

The CDC and ADA release clinical guidelines to ensure dentists follow an evidence-based approach to prescribing antibiotics instead of falling back on the “just in case” approach.

Hundreds of dental hygienists descended upon Anaheim, California, on August 7 and 8 to learn from a wide range of speakers, sample the latest and greatest in dental hygiene products, and enjoy time with colleagues and friends. 

This Southern state has eliminated its DSO management agreement preapproval process, streamlining transactions while preserving key compliance requirements under the Dental Practice Act.

The American Dental Association is significantly expanding its federal lobbying efforts to reduce financial and regulatory pressures facing dental practices.

A new rule allows qualified 16- and 17-year-olds to work as registered dental assistants, creating an earlier workforce pipeline while maintaining education, registration, and supervision requirements.

Proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule could require stronger cybersecurity protections, more detailed documentation, and stricter protocols for dental practices.

Join Lancette VanGuilder, BS, RDH, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHA, as she explores how legislation, autonomy, innovation, and medical-dental integration are redefining the dental hygienist’s role in whole-body healthcare.

A newly validated survey reveals mixed patient attitudes toward dentists and dental hygienists administering vaccines while highlighting the profession's growing role in disease prevention and public health.

A new federal initiative encourages state Medicaid programs to phase out coverage of dental amalgam, signaling a potential shift in restorative dentistry and reimbursement policy.