Infection prevention and control involve important tasks that we know we need to do, but often, we are squeezing them in between patients in a rush to stay on time. Our brains are on autopilot as we ...

Claims that water fluoridation may be out once President-elect Donald Trump returns to office in 2025 have led the stock at dental supply companies, including Henry Schein, to surge, according to news ...

An oral surgeon in Washington who surrendered his dental license following a patient's death was one of more than a dozen people arrested in a sex trafficking sting, according to recently published ...

A dentist in California who was recently arrested for allegedly engaging in inappropriate conduct with patients is being sued by a 40-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman claiming that he touched them ...

Scaling and root planing (SRP) along with using mouthwash may significantly reduce the risks of preterm birth (PTB) and low birth weight (LBW) in pregnant patients with periodontitis. The review was ...

Guidelines regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of infective endocarditis in dental patients are misinterpreted, not carried out properly, and need clarification. The commentary was ...

I admit it ... I'm a big fan of the musical "Wicked." I have seen it on Broadway and on tour numerous times as well. There's something about the music and the ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that batches of Tom's of Maine toothpaste have been made with water containing multiple types of bacteria, including strains linked to blood and ...

Adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) may face a higher risk of poor oral health and dysbiosis; therefore, dermatologists should discuss oral hygiene and recommend dental referrals when needed. The study ...

Dr. Doug Smail is back this week with another clinical tip that will help every dentist who offers dental implants as a part of his or her treatment mix. Watch the video below to see Dr. Smail's tip.

Businesses are budgeting for 2025, and practice owners and dental service organization (DSO) executives are making their strategic decisions about where to invest in their technology, processes, and ...

With the future of water fluoridation at risk with the incoming Trump administration in 2025, the Massachusetts Dental Society is announcing its continued support of adding cavity-fighting fluoride to ...