A 79-year-old Iowa dentist with a long history of disciplinary action has agreed to surrender his license after being accused, for the third time, of stealing a patient’s prescription drugs. In ...

It’s been a week-plus since a dentist and his wife were found shot to death at their home in Ohio, and all authorities have released is footage of a “person of interest” as they continue to search for ...

As my practice has grown, I’ve had to make more strategic purchasing decisions to keep up with the pace of clinical demand. For some time, I’ve wanted to add another digital x-ray sensor, but like ...

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The dental assistant allegedly shot multiple times, including in her face, at her place of employment by her partner on December 1 has sustained severe injuries and her recovery is expected to be long ...

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 ...

Some conditions can make people reluctant to show their smiles, such as tooth discoloration, missing teeth, and gingival hyperplasia, an overgrowth of the gums. Gingival hyperplasia affects not only ...

Dental equipment manufacturer Planmeca has launched new artificial intelligence (AI) tools for Planmeca Romexis. New AI-powered features have been added to enhance the unit's imaging capabilities.

The list of the top 10 largest dental service organizations (DSOs) in the U.S. looks a lot like our list from 2022, with Heartland Dental, TAG - The Aspen Group, and Pacific Dental Services holding on ...

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 ...

Adolescent patients undergoing clear aligner treatment often experience a high occurrence of white spot lesions (WSLs), according to research recently published in Orthodontics and Craniofacial ...

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 ...