Setbacks are inevitable for dental practice owners, but as Dr. Roger P. Levin writes, great leaders follow key steps to overcome challenges and build lasting success.

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 ...

A central Iowa dentist involved in an operation that ended with the patient’s death has been fined $7,500 by the Iowa Dental Board. On April 30, the board entered a final order in the disciplinary ...

Dental service organization (DSO) The Smilist has appointed Axel Lapica as its CEO. Lapica, formerly a senior vice president at DaVita, brings over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience. His ...

Ormco Corporation has launched its etch-free bonding solution, an adhesive system designed to improve the orthodontic bonding process.

Young Specialties has launched ClearDefense silver fluoride, designed to block dentin tubules to relieve sensitivity and reduce the risk of tooth discoloration.

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) has raised concerns over staff cuts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), warning that they threaten oral health programs ...

Dental anxiety, possibly not related to past negative experiences, affects nearly 30% of adults and may be linked to higher reported pain levels, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.

Thanks to social media, mouth taping has become a popular trend. Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH, believes there are a few things that dentists and team members should know and discuss.

Tooth loss may disrupt the oral-gut microbiota balance by shifting bacterial proportions, potentially impacting intestinal and overall health, an animal study published in BMC Oral Health reports.

There are four important pieces that define communication in the dental practice, writes Yvette S. Medellin. Whether you have a team of two or 200, good communication is paramount.

With fluoride in the headlines, we asked five dentists how they believe potential changes in fluoridated water could impact dentistry and their dental practices.