Teeth may not heal like bones, but new research suggests that could change sooner than expected. Japanese scientists are now testing a drug designed to help humans regrow teeth, moving regenerative dentistry from theory toward reality.
For decades, dentistry textbooks suggested ancient Egyptians and Etruscans were early orthodontic innovators. New evidence shows those gold wires were not straightening smiles at all but serving a far more practical purpose.
While clinical competence is essential, resilience, communication, and coachability determine whether dental hygiene students thrive in school and sustain long, healthy careers.
The New Digital Referral Network
The way patients find dentists has changed forever. Referrals once drove nearly all growth — a happy patient told a friend, who told a neighbor, and so on. But in 2025, that chain has gone digital. Patients…
The Referral Era Is Over
For decades, dental practices grew by reputation and referrals. Great care spoke for itself, and patients told their friends. But in 2025, that model no longer scales. The average patient now touches 5–7 digital…
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown added an unexpected item to his week 17 prep list: wisdom tooth removal. While the timing raised eyebrows, oral health professionals know there are legitimate reasons third molars sometimes…
A Georgia man who promoted himself as a “veneer technician” is facing more than 100 criminal charges for allegedly practicing dentistry without a license and causing harm to hundreds of patients. The case highlights growing concerns about…
The death of an Arizona patient following a dental implant procedure has placed renewed focus on anesthesia safety in outpatient dental settings. A recent legal settlement underscores the critical importance of risk assessment, monitoring,…