A dental assistant who lost her license following a conviction for driving while intoxicated with a child in the car was arrested for reportedly running an illegal dental practice in her Texas home, ...

Patients in the Spokane, WA, area are being asked to undergo testing for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV after it was revealed a dental practice reportedly did not properly clean or disinfect dental ...

Wealth accumulation for dentists should be carefully understood. As the dentist retirement age climbs higher, it is more important to pay attention to the opportunities that help create more income ...

In patients with chronic periodontitis, implant design, implant length, and inflammation may be key risk factors for bone loss and implant fractures and failure. This study was recently published in ...

During the past 12 months, the Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) has provided member alerts on several important regulatory rules issued by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the U.S. Department of ...

With 10 of the 50 U.S. states now part of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, the question is which states could join them next. On April 22, Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed LD 2137, which enabled ...

The Kentucky Board of Dentistry has lifted the temporary dental license suspension of the dentist who was arrested for allegedly helping his son cover up the 2023 murder of a woman, according to an ...

As rumors of a potential recession gain momentum, it's imperative to look back and learn from history to anticipate and prepare for what the future may hold. The Great Recession of 2007-2009 serves as ...

Today's newsletter is going out on Friday, September 20. Here in the U.S., today is National POW/MIA Recognition Day, a day set aside to honor those who were prisoners of war (POW) as well as those ...

Whether you're a dentist-owner, practice manager, or a dental service organization (DSO) executive, it can be difficult to know what to prioritize to help you meet your goals. Analysis paralysis was a ...

The low rate of dental visits during pregnancy demonstrates the need for better prenatal dental care. Future policies should prioritize pregnant women and dental care access, according to a study ...

An accidentally swallowed 2-cm piece of an orthodontic aligner, which was difficult to detect because it was clear, was retrieved from a patient after imaging window adjustments were made. The case ...