From saving lives with early tumor detection to leveraging advanced dental tech, Navy dentists ensure sailors stay ready to serve — one healthy smile at a time.
Following a strategic review, Patterson Companies has announced its acquisition by Patient Square Capital. The $4.1 billion deal offers a 49% premium on shares, ensuring growth investment and shareholder value.
A viral video shows a parrot skillfully extracting a child’s loose tooth, leaving onlookers amazed. While intriguing, experts warn of health risks for birds involved in such activities.
A novel procedure utilizing xenogeneic collagen matrix offers a palate-free alternative for managing mucogingival defects. This innovative approach enhances gingival health, vestibular depth, and patient comfort while avoiding the need for…
Lt. Cmdr. Demario Walls, MDH, RDH, has transformed his career in dental hygiene into a platform for global service and professional growth. From instructing students to serving in public health, his inspiring path highlights the vast…
Dentists’ CT scanners are breaking new ground in storm research by producing detailed 3D images of large hailstones’ internal structures. This innovative technique could lead to better predictions of damaging hailstorms and improve our…
A new study reveals that peri-implantitis involves distinct biological mechanisms compared to periodontitis. Researchers identified activated fibroblasts and three specific biomarker genes, paving the way for precise diagnostics and…
When Russell County in Kansas faced losing its only dental practice, a mix of innovation and teamwork kept local care alive. Discover how a dentist’s retirement sparked a county-wide effort to ensure smiles stay healthy.
This case report showcases the successful use of acellular dermal matrix with a subperiosteal tunneling technique to treat generalized gingival recession and enhance gingival phenotype in a patient with a thin biotype. The procedure…
