Karie Neeley AndersonPrivacyDecades-old dental x-rays litter Lake ErieDecades-old dental radiographs mysteriously started washing up on the shores of Lake Erie in New York this summer.September 15, 2026Oral CancerCould chewing gum target HPV and curb oral cancer bacteria?A Penn Dental study found bean gum with an antimicrobial peptide slashed HPV and cancer-linked bacteria in early lab testing.September 9, 2026Vulnerable PopulationsCoordinated care boosts oral health during pregnancyScheduling dental visits during prenatal care sharply boosts follow-through for vulnerable patients.September 4, 2026Dental EducationAI avatars help dental students polish real-world communication skillsNew AI patients like John and Judy are helping dental students refine their chairside communication skills alongside their clinical technique.August 25, 2026Legal IssuesAccused dental office shooter asks to serve as own attorneyMohammed Abdulkareem, accused of killing Dr. Benjamin Harouni, appeared in court as a judge weighs self-representation.August 21, 2026NutritionUnsweetened sparkling water a safer bet for teeth than sodaNew research suggests the beverage is less corrosive to teeth than soda, making it a moderate alternative drink option.August 5, 2026EndodonticsStudy: Extraction may not be inevitable for cracked teethA study recently published in the Journal of Endodontics suggests many cracked teeth can be successfully treated.July 23, 2026Smile DesignFDI report: Almost 3 in 5 dental orgs report patient harm from illegal dentistryAn FDI World Dental Federation report finds illegal dentistry harming patients worldwide, in rich and poor countries alike.July 22, 2026Oral Cancer1-hour oral cancer test may spare patients painful biopsiesA one-hour brush test may spare patients painful biopsies, and clinicians can monitor precancerous lesions safely and repeatedly.July 16, 2026Legal IssuesNew questions mount over link between dentistry and Epstein’s ranchNewly released details reveal a dental practice at Jeffrey Epstein's New Mexico ranch, raising disturbing questions.July 7, 2026Page 1 of 9Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesWhat dentistry can learn from the Lindsay Clancy caseDentists hold a hidden key to patient safety that could eliminate gaps in healthcare coordination.Dental HygieneHygienist shortage or retention problem? Why the debate matters more than the diagnosis.Smile DesignThe most common smile design questions you can anticipate patients askingAIOpinion: AI isn’t an insult to dentists’ clinical skills. It’s complementary.PodcastsCould a headset make new dentists and assistants better prepared for their first real patient?
