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 ...

Dr. Roger P. Levin is CEO of Levin Group, a leading practice management and marketing consulting firm. To contact him or to join the 40,000 dental professionals who receive his Practice Production Tip ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

An affiliate of a private equity firm has signed a deal to acquire HuFriedyGroup, the Chicago-based dental segment of Steris. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Peak Rock Capital ...

As advances in technology have improved countless aspects of our daily lives, one breakthrough for the dental field is the ability to use robotic technology to improve patient appointments and provide ...