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Oral-Systemic Link
Gum disease may be a risk factor for pancreatic cancer
A new study’s findings emphasize the importance of treating gum disease to reduce related systemic inflammation.
December 16, 2025
Dental Patient Periodontal Exam
Orofacial Pain
This may help dentin hypersensitivity
This treatment improved dentin hypersensitivity in more than 93% of patients after six months, reports new research.
December 15, 2025
Sensitive Teeth Woman
Cardiovascular
Time for a dental care protocol for heart transplant patients?
Severe gum disease was linked to a higher risk of sepsis in heart transplant patients.
December 12, 2025
Heart Toothbrush Admin Design
Nutrition
Mom's vitamin D level may be linked to kids' caries risk
A mother’s vitamin D stores may influence a child’s risk of developing early childhood caries, new research suggests.
December 11, 2025
Pregnant Woman
Public Health
What's the burden of gum disease where you live?
Gum disease remains a major cause of tooth loss in the U.S., with the highest rates in these two states, reports a Journal of the American Dental Association study.
December 11, 2025
Teeth Periodontal Disease
Oral-Systemic Link
Do you know the hypersensitivity risks of antiseptic rinses?
More patients are experiencing hypersensitivity effects like chronic hives to topical antiseptics, especially with chlorhexidine.
December 10, 2025
Dermatitis Mouth ольга шефер
Vulnerable Populations
Tooth loss may be linked to sarcopenia
Edentulism may share a link with age-related muscle mass loss, reports new research. And routine health screenings may ID high-risk individuals.
December 10, 2025
Woman Dentures Nenad
Obesity
Bariatric surgery may raise oral disease risk
Bariatric surgery may alter the microbiota in patients, magnifying their risk of periodontal and other dental diseases.
December 9, 2025
Robot Surgery Vadim
Vulnerable Populations
Which rebate will get you the most dental patients?
Researchers tested offering rebates of four varying amounts and reported that discounts above this amount spurred visits among irregular dental patients.
December 8, 2025
Dental Patient Receipt Oscar
Industry Updates
Dominion individual offerings to expand in Texas
The dental insurer is expanding its individual dental plans in Texas, effective January 1, 2026.
December 5, 2025
Dental Insurance
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Top Stories
Board Hearing Disciplinary Nyetock
Legal Issues
Dentist accused of soliciting girl gets license revoked
A dentist arrested for allegedly traveling to pay a 14-year-old girl for sex recently had his dental license revoked.
Dental Patient Periodontal Exam
Oral-Systemic Link
Gum disease may be a risk factor for pancreatic cancer
Kelly Tanner 400
Team Management
The psychology behind dental team resistance to technology
Dr. Paul Homoly.
Office Management
Profitable dentists don't close cases, they lead them
Jail Hands
Legal Issues
More info about dental practice shooting in Ga.
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Dentist accused of soliciting girl gets license revoked
By Melissa Busch
A dentist arrested for allegedly traveling to pay a 14-year-old girl for sex recently had his dental license revoked.
December 16, 2025
Board Hearing Disciplinary Nyetock
Gum disease may be a risk factor for pancreatic cancer
By Ava Barros
A new study’s findings emphasize the importance of treating gum disease to reduce related systemic inflammation.
December 16, 2025
Dental Patient Periodontal Exam
The psychology behind dental team resistance to technology
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Understanding the reasons behind your team’s resistance to technology is the first step to building stronger collaboration and cohesion, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
December 16, 2025
Kelly Tanner 400
Profitable dentists don't close cases, they lead them
By Dr. Paul Homoly
High-dollar case acceptance isn't about convincing patients, it's about leading them, writes Dr. Paul Homoly.
December 16, 2025
Dr. Paul Homoly.
More info about dental practice shooting in Ga.
By Melissa Busch
The 74-year-old man who allegedly tried to kill himself after shooting a dental assistant multiple times at her work is now in jail.
December 15, 2025
Jail Hands
This may help dentin hypersensitivity
By Ava Barros
This treatment improved dentin hypersensitivity in more than 93% of patients after six months, reports new research.
December 15, 2025
Sensitive Teeth Woman
Pregnancy and periodontal health: Evidence-based care for better outcomes
By Sue Scherer, MEd, RDH
About 3 in 4 pregnant women develop gingivitis, highlighting the need for proper oral hygiene and professional care, writes Sue Scherer, RDH.
December 15, 2025
Pregnant Woman Dental Exam Andrey Popov
Do’s and don’ts for increasing insurance reimbursements
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin shares how to insulate your balance sheet from shrinking insurance reimbursements.
December 15, 2025
Levin Practice Success 400
Man arrested for torching orthodontics practice
By Melissa Busch
A 62-year-old man was arrested for suspected arson and burglary after he was allegedly found inside an orthodontics practice set ablaze.
December 12, 2025
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Time for a dental care protocol for heart transplant patients?
By Ava Barros
Severe gum disease was linked to a higher risk of sepsis in heart transplant patients.
December 12, 2025
Heart Toothbrush Admin Design
Shopping for a new credit card processor won't lower your fees
By Emily Edwards
Shopping for a new credit card processor rarely cuts costs, says Emily Edwards of Verisave. Here's how to reduce processing fees.
December 12, 2025
Credit Card Reader Fizkes
Choosing the right adviser for acquiring a dental practice
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
When buying a dental practice, choosing an adviser who doesn't truly understand the industry could cost you dearly, says Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
December 12, 2025
Adviser Woman Fizkes
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