The CDT 2026 update includes 60 total code changes, highlighted by six deletions that reflect evolving clinical practice and public health realities. Understanding which codes are disappearing and why can help dental teams prepare for claims…
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Eastern Washington University Charts a New Path With Dental Therapy Program
EWU is moving forward with plans to launch a master’s-level dental therapy program, aiming to strengthen the oral health workforce…
Gingivitis May Raise the Stakes for Brain Health
A long-term Finnish study suggests severe gingivitis and periodontitis may increase both the risk of developing a cerebral artery…
Pink, Blue, and Biofilm: Test Your Disclosing Solution Know-How
How many questions can you get right? Test your knowledge!
When Untreated Tooth Decay Turns Deadly
A fatal case of sepsis linked to untreated dental caries underscores how oral disease can rapidly escalate into life-threatening…
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USC Reshapes Dental Hygiene Program
The Dental Hygiene Program at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California in Los Angeles, recently underwent several changes to better serve a new generation of students.
‘We Believe in Smiles’ Campaign Marks Day 1,000
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the "We Believe in Smiles™" campaign has just posted its one-millionth reminder of the magic of a healthy smile.
Managing Periodontal Diseases
The standard clinical periodontal examination begins with the evaluation of clinical and radiographic signs and symptoms—after taking a medical and dental history—to determine the extent and severity of gingival and periodontal tissue…
Helping Your Patients Reduce Stain
The polishing of natural teeth and restorations is integral to the standard prophylaxis performed by dental hygienists. While the factors involved in stain accumulation have changed, patients still desire the clean, smooth feeling provided…
Using Lasers in Pediatric Dentistry
Safety is imperative when utilizing lasers in clinical practice. Protective eyewear is essential for the patient, provider, dental team members, and others observing the procedure.
New Ortek ECD Helps Diagnosis Suspicious Occlusal Lesions
Ortek Therapeutics has introduced The Ortek-ECD™, a revolutionary caries detection device specifically designed to detect early occlusal cavitated lesions.
Report: Utahns Visited EDs for Oral Health Issues More Often than Dental Offices
A report published by the Utah Department of Health Oral Health Program suggests the area’s dental provider shortage is causing more residents to seek dental care in the emergency department than dental offices
How Dental Therapists Are Improving Oral Health Outcomes for Alaska Native Communities
A new study indicates dental therapists practicing in the Yukon-Kuskokwim (YK) Delta region of Alaska are achieving intended outcomes, expanding access to care, helping to prevent oral disease, and improving quality of life.
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis May Be Associated With Increased Gingival Inflammation
Patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) have increased periodontal disease, despite practicing ideal oral hygiene, according to a study published in Pediatric Rheumatology.
Encouraging Healing With the Leukocyte Platelet Rich Fibrin Technique
Today, treatment modalities can assist with the stimulation of tissue formation after dental surgical procedures.
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