When speaking at seminars, dentists often ask me what the key ingredients are for building an excellent practice that generates strong financial performance. While many aspects contribute to practice ...

In U.S. adults, higher decayed, missing, or filled teeth (DMFT) scores and untreated caries may be associated with worse self-reported overall health, according to a study recently published in ...

A boy with no allergies or medical conditions other than asthma died May 6 while under sedation for a dental procedure at a practice in Oklahoma, according to multiple news stories published on May 8.

Ormco Spark aligner system. Images courtesy of Ormco Corporation. Orthodontic technology manufacturer Ormco has launched Spark retainers and the BiteSync Class II Corrector in the U.S. The retainers ...

How to renegotiate PPO fees If you're comfortable navigating insurance relationships and have the administrative support, this process can be handled internally. However, due to the complexity ...

It’s time to rethink our approach to Medicaid dental programs. Brian Jones of Avēsis details how one benefits provider is working with dentists to improve access and outcomes.

Recently, the ADA's Code Maintenance Committee discussed changes to the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) for January 2026. Estela Vargas, CRDH, was there and tells you what you need to ...

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 ...

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.

Dental insurer and administrator Dominion National has named Andy Tate as its new president and chief operating officer (COO).

Dr. Elizabeth Shapiro, JD, has been named interim executive director and will immediately assume leadership of ADA operations while the board conducts its search for a permanent replacement.