After multiple concussions, Charlie Offerdahl is retiring from football and shifting his focus to a future in dentistry. His journey from walk-on tailback to dental school hopeful is inspiring the oral health community and beyond.

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is redefining post-op recovery by boosting tissue regeneration, reducing complications, and supporting bone growth. Its natural healing power makes it a game-changer for extractions and grafting procedures.

Introducing the Advantage Arrest SDF 38% GEL syringe, the same silver diamine fluoride known for its unsurpassed safety and efficacy is now available in an easy to apply, cost effective multi-use package. Ten years after Advantage Arrest®…

A groundbreaking study out of Penn Dental Medicine and CHOP uses geology-inspired tools to explore how teeth mineralize, offering promising insights into craniofacial diseases and even everyday dental decay.

As states update continuing education and license renewal requirements, dental hygienists must stay informed, not only to maintain licensure, but to elevate their clinical skills and unlock new career opportunities.

A case report links a calcified stylohyoid ligament to carotid artery plaque, highlighting a potential stroke risk visible on dental radiographs. Oral health professionals are uniquely positioned to identify this silent threat before…

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is showing promise as both a standalone and adjunctive material in sinus augmentation. Research points to its potential to accelerate healing, improve bone formation, and reduce residual graft material.

Delta Dental’s acquisition of dental offices across Wisconsin blurs the line between payer and provider. Oral health professionals are voicing growing concern over how this shift could compromise patient care and clinical autonomy.

Flossing with vaccine-coated thread may someday offer a painless and practical way to immunize people. A recent study shows floss-based delivery triggered a strong immune response in mice, including long-term protection.

The United States Food and Drug Administration is weighing the removal of all ingestible fluoride supplements from the US market, prompting outcry from oral health leaders. A July 23 public meeting will review emerging research, but the ADA…