A broad coalition of dental and health organizations is urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to swiftly appoint a new Chief Dental Officer and keep the position within the Office of the Administrator. Leaders argue that…

As support for dental therapy grows across the United States, the 2025 National Dental Therapy Conference will bring together leaders shaping the future of this midlevel practitioner role. As momentum builds, California’s dental community,…

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is making the rounds again, and oral health professionals are often the first to spot the painful little mouth blisters hiding behind a seemingly routine checkup. Knowing what it looks like and what to do next…

Dental spas blend dentistry with day-spa vibes, transforming routine appointments into cozy, anxiety-melting wellness experiences. And here’s the bonus: those calming touches don’t just soothe patients, they also create fresh, high-margin…

New data from United for ALICE shows that lower-income Arkansans face steeper oral health challenges than the national average, from fewer dental visits to higher tooth loss. The gaps are wide, but the numbers offer a roadmap for oral…

Laura Avery, RDH, a practicing dental hygienist, loves do-it-yourself (DIY) projects and when she and her husband found a rundown old cottage up for sale, they jumped at the chance. Located in the Corvalis area of Oregon, Avery entertains…

New analysis confirms ibuprofen plus acetaminophen works just as well or better than hydrocodone for both men and women after wisdom tooth removal. Patients experienced less disruption to sleep and daily life, with fewer follow-up calls for…

Reports of unlicensed individuals performing dental procedures are on the rise, leaving patients financially and physically harmed while eroding trust in legitimate oral health professionals. Strengthening oversight and patient awareness is…

A new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services policy marks a major step toward integrating dentistry and medicine. By adding oral health to its physician quality improvement activities, CMS is encouraging medical professionals to…

New research shows that moderate physical exercise, especially when combined with omega-3 supplementation, can reduce inflammation, bone loss, and bacterial spread in apical periodontitis. The findings highlight a promising preventive and…