A growing body of research suggests that periodontal diseases, caries, and malocclusion may do more than affect the mouth. They may also undermine endurance, speed, strength, and recovery.

New reporting shows that many insured patients are still facing steep out-of-pocket dental costs, underscoring a growing challenge for practices trying to balance needed care with what patients can realistically afford.

In a Forbes article, Tony Lo Sasso, PhD, examines new research on private equity in dentistry showing that while acquisitions were not linked to higher insurer reimbursement rates, they were associated with shifts toward higher-revenue care…

From chlorhexidine to essential oils, emerging evidence reveals which rinses truly disrupt biofilm and how to match them to patient needs.

Kentucky’s state assembly is thinking of removing the state’s community water fluoridation requirement for communities with more than 3,000 residents. Kentucky ranks 45th for overall oral health.

A sweeping House proposal could upend how dental plans operate by forcing self-funded insurers to follow state laws.

A controversial construction settlement in Rhode Island is being transformed into nearly $8 million in dental care for underserved children.

Ferris State University is advancing Michigan’s first dental therapy program, aiming to expand access to care while addressing workforce shortages.

The US House overwhelmingly approved legislation extending federal support for oral health workforce programs and prevention initiatives through 2028.

Because xerostomia is more common in patients with diabetes, oral health professionals may play a key role in identifying undiagnosed disease through careful assessment, risk screening, and timely medical referral.