The full-arch consult was on the schedule. The patient sounded engaged on the phone. She had questions, but not casual ones. She had been looking at photos, reading reviews, and trying to decide ...

A New York woman arrested in 2025 for allegedly running an illegal dental business from a home was indicted for hiring a hitman to murder a person who complained about the dental care she provided, ...

For decades, c one-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has been dentistry's most powerful imaging tool. But a new technology -- a dedicated dental MRI system developed through a collaboration with ...

A common concern among dental practice owners is that patients are increasingly hesitant to move forward with treatment. It’s easy to assume the issue is cost. However, in many cases, the challenge is ...

Recently, states in the U.S. made a new unlicensed dental auxiliary designation and instituted other changes that affect dental assistants, according to the Dental Assisting National Board's (DANB) ...

Medications play a critical role in treating a plethora of health conditions, but they aren't without their drawbacks. One significant oral health issue influenced by medication is bruxism -- a ...

While dental service organizations (DSO) Heartland Dental, TAG - The Aspen Group, and Pacific Dental Services maintained their stronghold as the top three largest DSOs in the U.S., respectively, they ...

Teeth stains are commonly associated with poor oral hygiene and habits like smoking tobacco. Plaque accumulation can lead to the yellowing of teeth, while tobacco use often results in dark stains.

The Commission on Dental Competency Assessments-Western Regional Examining Board-Council of Interstate Testing Agencies (CDCA-WREB-CITA) has merged with the American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX).

The ADA has appointed Deborah Doherty as its chief business product officer. She will lead the business product group, overseeing non-dues revenue streams, product development, publishing, corporate ...

Diagnostic testing in the dental practice is a continually evolving process. Keeping up with the changes helps us all prepare to help our patients toward optimum health. My article on documenting CDT ...

As a practicing endodontist, I often get cases where the teeth are suspected of fractures and the dentist asks for my opinion on how to restore them. Understanding the nature of cracked teeth is ...