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A Shift Toward Alcohol-Free Oral Care
As demand for alcohol-free oral care continues to grow, learn how alcohol-free mouthrinses can deliver therapeutic benefits while…
Not Again: Another Dental Practice Fails to Meet Infection Control Standards
A Colorado pediatric dental practice faces disciplinary action after an inspection uncovered multiple infection control violations,…
Halloween Candy’s Sticky Situation
As Americans prepare to indulge in billions of dollars' worth of Halloween candy, dentists and dental hygienists may face the…
When Substance Use Shows Up in the Dental Chair
Understanding the oral manifestations of substance use and the potentially dangerous interactions between drugs and dental…
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Could Patients Grow a Third Set of Teeth by 2030?
Japanese researchers are testing a groundbreaking medication that may unlock humans’ hidden ability to regrow teeth.
PoviOne™ 10% Povidone-Iodine Now Available in 8mL Bulk Bottle
Elevate Oral Care® is excited to introduce the new PoviOne™ 8mL bottle, a 10% povidone-iodine solution designed for in-office use. This powerful bacteria-reducing antiseptic is now offered in a multiuse bottle, making it easier and more…
Marketing for Prescription Products Helps Smokers Quit, While OTC Ads Don’t
New research finds that direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription smoking-cessation drugs significantly reduces cigarette use, while over-the-counter nicotine product ads do not. The findings suggest that advertising can either…
Pediatricians Step In as Maine Struggles With Oral Health Professional Shortage
With the number of oral health professionals in Maine declining, pediatricians and school-based providers are stepping in to treat early tooth decay using silver diamine fluoride.
Educational Standards Save Lives
Strong, accredited dental hygiene education protects patients and ensures practitioners are equipped to deliver safe, comprehensive care that impacts overall health.
Debate Over Dental Therapists Heats Up as Florida Faces Oral Health Crisis
As Florida grapples with a growing oral health crisis and skyrocketing emergency dental costs, lawmakers are revisiting the controversial question of whether to authorize dental therapists. Supporters say these midlevel practitioners could…
Survey Reveals Need for Menopause-Specific Oral Health Benefits
A new Delta Dental survey reveals that most women are unaware menopause can affect their oral health, even as many experience dry mouth, sensitivity, and caries. The findings highlight a growing need for menopause-specific dental benefits…
Digitally Driven Dual-Arch Transformation Restores Function and Confidence
When a 55-year-old patient requested fixed implant solutions with no removable options, a fully digital workflow delivered a seamless transformation from surgery to smile. Using advanced imaging, guided surgery, and zirconia restorations,…
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Periodontitis Severity
Adhering to a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and olive oil may help reduce the severity of periodontitis and lower systemic inflammation, according to new research from King’s College London. Patients who…
RiteWipe® Secures Full Endorsement from KaVo Dental
October 7, 2025 – RiteWipe®, the dental industry’s leading innovator in pre-sterilization cleaning of dental instruments, is proud to announce the full endorsement of RiteWipe handpiece cleaning wipes by KaVo Dental, the world’s market…
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