The Missing Link in Dental Care? Meet the Dental Therapist
These midlevel practitioners hold the key to closing dental healthcare gaps in underserved communities.
Houston Dentist Joins Season 2 of The Golden Bachelor
Cosmetic dentist and media personality Terri L. Alani, DDS, will swap veneers for roses as she competes on Season 2 of ABC’s The Golden Bachelor. Known as the “Texas Tooth Lady,” Alani brings four decades of dental expertise and a spirit of…
Philips Sonicare Unveils Next-Generation Sonicare Technology Designed for a Gentle, yet Effective…
Delivering a thorough yet gentle clean, the new Philips Sonicare 6300 and 7400 electric toothbrushes empower patients to feel the care, supporting healthier smiles with every use.
ADHA Report Shows How Dental Hygienists Can Close America’s Oral Health Gap
A new white paper from the American Dental Hygienists’ Association reveals that outdated restrictions on dental hygienist practice are fueling America’s oral health crisis. Expanding dental hygienist autonomy, the report argues, is…
The Future of Dentistry Is Young Women
The United States dentist workforce is undergoing a generational shift, becoming younger, more female, and more racially and ethnically diverse. While the overall supply of dentists continues to grow, uneven geographic distribution and…
Neutralized ECAS Shows Strong Results in Fighting Biofilm in Dental Unit Waterlines
A new study found that neutralized electrolyzed chlorinated water solution (ECAS) effectively reduced planktonic bacteria and disrupted biofilm in contaminated dental unit waterlines. By combining shock and continuous treatment, ECAS…
NYU Study Reveals Widespread Anxiety and Promising Solutions
A new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association found that nearly three out of four adults experience some degree of dental fear, a prevalence higher than previously reported. Researchers at New York University College of…
Delaware Becomes Last State to Permit Dental Hygienists to Administer Local Anesthesia
Delaware has officially passed legislation allowing dental hygienists to administer local anesthesia under direct dentist supervision, aligning itself with the rest of the country. This change marks a significant expansion of scope that…
Full-Arch Implant Rehabilitation Has Come a Long Way
Dental implantology has advanced from Brånemark’s discovery of osseointegration in the 1950s to today’s All-on-X protocols, which allow immediate, graft-free full-arch restorations. By optimizing implant placement and leveraging immediate…
Orascoptic Unveils ErgoZoom – One Loupe, Two Breakthroughs
Madison, WI – September 2nd, 2025 – Orascoptic is proud to unveil ErgoZoom, a groundbreaking loupe that combines two of our most advanced technologies: adjustable magnification and ergonomic oculars. Designed to support clinicians through…
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