July 8, 2025 – Elk Grove Village, IL — Nordent® Manufacturing Inc. continues its legacy of innovation and support for dental professionals by launching its latest advancement, Titanium Implant Probes. These probes set a new standard in…

Despite over a century of progress, dental hygiene still lacks the research infrastructure and doctoral pathways needed to fully establish its role as a modern evidence-based healthcare discipline.

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) enhances wound healing and tissue regeneration using a patient’s own blood. Unlike earlier platelet concentrates, PRF is easy to prepare, requires no additives, and offers a sustained release of growth factors for…

A South Side Chicago clinic is redefining how dental teams are built by training future assistants right in the community they serve. With ultra-affordable certification and real-world experience, this program is growing more than careers,…

As this sweeping legislation heads to the House after passing the Senate, the American Dental Association is speaking up for dental practices, students, and patients.

When an 800-pound, 9-foot-tall bear needs dental work, it takes more than a routine appointment. Zoo staff and dental specialists teamed up for a remarkable and safe procedure to restore Tundra’s toothy grin.

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are significantly more likely to be hospitalized for serious oral infections, highlighting the need to integrate dental care into chronic disease management. A national study of more than 14 million…

After nearly a decade of planning, Vermont State University has officially ended development of its proposed Dental Therapy Program due to insurmountable financial and operational challenges. Instead, the university is doubling down on its…

As endodontists face rising demand and growing burnout, integrating dental hygienists as co-therapists offers a smart solution to enhance care, improve efficiency, and reduce stress.

With more than 35 years of experience in clinical practice, Susan Buchenberger, MEd, BSDH, RDH, also presents continuing education courses and serves as an adjunct faculty member at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams…