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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
Oral-Systemic Link
Tooth loss may be linked to depression
Patients with tooth loss may benefit from cognitive evaluation and interventions.
December 5, 2025
Man Depressed Aramyan
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Jail Hands
Legal Issues
More info about dental practice shooting in Ga.
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.
Sensitive Teeth Woman
Orofacial Pain
This may help dentin hypersensitivity
Pregnant Woman Dental Exam Andrey Popov
Periodontics
Pregnancy and periodontal health: Evidence-based care for better outcomes
Levin Practice Success 400
Insurance
Do’s and don’ts for increasing insurance reimbursements
Fire Rescue Tape Stephen
Legal Issues
Man arrested for torching orthodontics practice
More in Home
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
Fire Rescue Tape Stephen
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
Man accused of botched dental procedures sentenced
By Melissa Busch
A man who posed as a dentist and left one woman with a third of her teeth was sentenced in a plea deal.
December 11, 2025
Judge Defendant Sentencing Wavebreakmedia Micro
Mom's vitamin D level may be linked to kids' caries risk
By Ava Barros
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
Dental insurance may offer more benefits than good teeth
By Melissa Busch
Individuals reported seeing a surprising upside to having dental insurance, according to a new report.
December 11, 2025
Medical Form Insurance Drazen
What's the burden of gum disease where you live?
By Ava Barros
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
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