Toothbrushing habits may be associated with several chronic disease outcomes, suggesting it could play a preventive role in overall systemic health. This study was recently published in BMC Oral ...

Beneficial throughout the practice With the BLISS device, plaque can be detected as early as three days after it starts to accumulate. This is especially helpful in younger patients, where caries ...

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has entered into a corporate sponsorship with Glidewell through 2028. As part of the partnership, Glidewell will support AGD events and initiatives, including ...

The California Dental Association (CDA) supports the state legislature’s decision to delay Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to cut Proposition 56 funding for Medi-Cal Dental and dental coverage for ...

The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) School of Dental Medicine, the Education and Training Center at Pitt-Titusville, and the Titusville Area Hospital are launching a regional training center to expand ...

In a recent installment of the "Just a Minute, Doc" series, Dr. Tom Giacobbi highlights a product he checked out at a recent dental trade show: Clearfil Universal Bond Quick 2 from Kuraray. According ...

After Kerby began serving his federal prison sentence in Leavenworth, KS, he voluntarily surrendered his Iowa dental license. In November 2020, after Kerby’s release from prison, the Iowa Dental Board ...

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 ...

The 2025 Antibiotic Stewardship Summit underscored a clear message: dental professionals are vital players in curbing antibiotic resistance. With themes of collaboration, learning, evidence-based ...

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 ...

Another scenario where an OPA can be used is pediatric offices, where it is very expensive or difficult to hire a dental hygienist to perform child-only prophies. The dentist can use an OPA and then ...