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 revenue…
Read More...
Arkansas’ Oral Health Checkup Isn’t Pretty but There’s Hope
New data from United for ALICE shows that lower-income Arkansans face steeper oral health challenges than the national average,…
Why the Dual-Scan Protocol Sets Your Implant Plan Up for Success
The dual-scan protocol takes the guesswork out of implant planning by pairing CBCT data with a well-adapted diagnostic denture.…
DIY Dental Hygienist Racks Up More than a Million Followers on Instagram
Laura Avery, RDH, a practicing dental hygienist, loves do-it-yourself (DIY) projects and when she and her husband found a rundown…
Hands Down, OTC Pain Meds Beat Opioids After Tooth Extraction
New analysis confirms ibuprofen plus acetaminophen works just as well or better than hydrocodone for both men and women after…
Weekly Popular
Personal Finance
More Top Stories
Stick to Whole Grain Carbs for Oral Health
We know to advise our patients to limit—or say no to—the consumption of sweetened drinks and candy, but have you educated them about the risk of processed carbohydrates?
Bioengineered Tooth Replacement Opens Doors to New Therapies
Tooth loss is a significant health issue currently affecting millions of people worldwide.
Periodontal Diseases May be a Key Initiator of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Compared with the general population, patients at risk for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) demonstrate higher levels of periodontal bacteria before evidence of the chronic inflammatory joint disease presents itself.
Penn Dental Researchers Identify Protein That Appears Key to Wound Healing
A University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (Penn Dental Medicine) study has identified the Foxo1 protein as being key to angiogenesis (blood vessel formation), a process that’s crucial to wound healing.
ADHA Remains Committed to Advancing Dental Hygiene Education Standards Despite CODA Opposition
As part of its ongoing commitment to improve dental hygiene accreditation standards, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) will continue advocating for the inclusion of dental hygiene diagnosis into the Accreditation Standards…
What Can the Herpesvirus Teach Us About Oral Inflammation?
A $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will help University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) researchers study how herpesviruses, and their underlying molecular mechanisms, contribute to increased inflammation in oral…
Premier Dental & ADHA Announce Winners of the ‘What Inspires You?’ Video Contest
In partnership with the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), Premier Dental, a global developer and manufacturer of dental and medical products, announced the winners of the #WhatInspiresYou video contest that launched at ADHA’s…
OSAP Hires Michelle Lee as Executive Director
Michelle Lee, CPC, has joined OSAP as executive director. Lee comes to OSAP with more than 30 years of experience successfully leading organizations and corporations with real-world business acumen and executive skill sets in dental,…
August 2018 Product Spotlights
Ansell
MICRO-TOUCH DENTA-GLOVE is developed specifically for the unique needs of dental professionals. With features like ERGOFORM™ design technology, improved flexibility and grip, superior strength and inner coatings that promote skin…
Steven Offenbacher, DDS, PhD, MMSc, Passes Away
Steven Offenbacher, DDS, PhD, MMSc, W.R. Kenan Distinguished Professor and former chair of the Department of Periodontology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) School of Dentistry, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 9,…
Recent Posts
Market Media
- Advertisement -