A patient who reportedly trashed a dental practice in Scotland and attacked a dentist after she was told she was late for her appointment was sentenced to 12 months supervision, according to multiple ...

A Dubuque, IA, dentist with a history of disciplinary issues has been sanctioned by the state for inadequate infection controls in his practice. The Iowa Dental Board recently charged 74-year-old ...

Case presentation has always been a mystery for many practices. The reality is that most practices feel they have mastered it because most dental treatment involves a single tooth or smaller cases.

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 ...

Oral cancer screening is now integral to a patient's routine follow-up, as well as new patient evaluations. Spurred by the rise in oral cancer cases, this examination must be performed more frequently ...

When 58% of patients say the injection is the worst part of the dental experience, it's time someone did something about it, and that's exactly what is happening right now in our industry. This year ...

Ancient DNA revealed two distinct microbial communities of bacteria: Streptococcus, a germ associated with periodontal disease that is found in humans today, and Methanobrevibacter, a germ considered ...

American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) President Erin Haley-Hitz has publicly opposed Nevada Senate Bill 495, claiming it sidesteps necessary education and accreditation. If the bill is passed ...

In this episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," recorded live at the Dental Trade Alliance meeting in Napa, CA, Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry hosted Julie Charlestein, CEO of Premier Dental Products, ...

Implantology is here to stay, as studies show that dental implants yield excellent long-term results, with 10-year success and survival rates above 95%. The reasons for implant failure are still being ...

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 ...