Massachusetts voters will consider an initiative on their November ballot that would require dental insurance companies to spend 83% or more of premiums on actual patient care, not administrative costs or taxes. Those companies that spend…

Drug-resistant pathogens are a growing problem. But according to one study, we may not have to look further than our own spit for a cure.

Michelle Noblet-Vacha, RDH, BS, who has dedicated her career to caring for the most vulnerable patients, is recognized with the prestigious Jefferson Award.

A review conducted at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine has found that the overall health of vulnerable patients improved when they received care in a medical-dental integration model. Funded by Delta Dental, the review…

SurgiTel is proud to release the next generation ErgoDeflection loupes in October 2022. The issue with currently available deflection loupes is they are too steep and will cause clinicians to work too closely to the patient or have them…

Until recently, the relationship between genetic disorders and periodontal diseases was unclear. As our understanding of the underlying mechanisms and systemic pathophysiology of numerous genetic disorders broadens, new research has…

Study suggests significant mitigation of stress using Ergo loupes.

The California Dental Association is now offering educational infographics and education resources on its website to encourage dental patients and dental team members to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Made possible through a grant from…

While people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can enjoy long, healthy lives with today’s treatments, they still experience a much higher rate of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection than those without HIV, putting them at…

The dental therapy education program at Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon, Washington, recently received accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation, which evaluates the nation’s dental education programs. The program at…