The director of the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has been on paid administrative leave for eight months while her alleged behavior is being investigated, ...

As the manager of a dental practice, maintaining a positive and productive workplace environment is crucial for the success of your business. Not only is it essential for your business, but it is also ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claims that fluoride is "an industrial waste" that President-elect Donald Trump will recommend removing from public water in 2025 has a celebrity dentist raising the importance ...

A dental clinic manager was sentenced for his role in a $6 million bribery scheme in which marketers were paid to refer Medicaid-insured children to the Texas dental practice where he was employed, ...

A man in Idaho was sentenced on November 13 for attempting to extort cryptocurrency from a Florida orthodontist in exchange for not disclosing stolen patient records and other sensitive information, ...

As we near the end of 2024, annual planning is a crucial practice for dental offices aiming to thrive in a competitive, ever-evolving landscape. This strategic approach not only ensures the smooth ...

A new report highlights that improving the public's oral health requires understanding the specific needs and barriers faced by underserved populations. The report, from the Center for Health ...

During her long and illustrious career in dentistry, Linda Harvey of the Dental Compliance Institute has seen nearly everything in the dental practice. However, a recent incident that incurred a fine ...

The simple sugar D-mannose may treat chronic gum disease by affecting how certain cells function, possibly changing gene activity related to immune response. This study was recently published in BMC ...

Researchers have unveiled a smart wearable dental brace that captures never-before-seen in-mouth data that may lead to breakthrough treatments for conditions like bruxism and motor impairments.

Dentists are among the leading prescribers of narcotics for moderate to severe acute pain following dental procedures. While short-term opioid prescriptions may not significantly harm the patient, ...

It is hard for some of us to believe that 2024 is almost done. With it being early November, 2025 is on the horizon, and we will soon celebrate New Year's Day. The beginning of a new year is always an ...