The Distracting Dentist

Jan 7, 2010

Leticia Mendoza-Sobel, D.D.S., demonstrates distraction techniques.

none

Prison Door Lock Bibiphoto

Dental manager accused of evading taxes sentenced to prison

April 24, 2025

Insurance Claim Reimbursement Vinnstock

Negotiating dental insurance reimbursement fees: A key strategy for practice growth

April 24, 2025

Mouthwash Pavelis

What mouth rinses may do to some restorations

April 24, 2025

2025 04 24 Anjali Rajpal 400

How a cosmetic dentist balances patient wants vs. needs

April 24, 2025

Dental manager accused of evading taxes sentenced to prison

By Melissa Busch

A dental manager in California who pleaded guilty to tax evasion was sentenced to prison.

April 24, 2025

Prison Door Lock Bibiphoto

Negotiating dental insurance reimbursement fees: A key strategy for practice growth

By Dr. Kartik Antani

In dentistry, where margins are tight and demands are high, smart fee negotiation is the difference between working harder and working smarter, writes Dr. Kartik Antani.

April 24, 2025

Insurance Claim Reimbursement Vinnstock

What mouth rinses may do to some restorations

The extended use of certain mouth rinses may have a significant, adverse aesthetic effect on CAD-CAM resin-based restorations. The study was published recently in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.

April 24, 2025

Mouthwash Pavelis

How a cosmetic dentist balances patient wants vs. needs

In this video interview, Dr. Anjali Rajpal emphasizes the importance of preserving natural tooth structure and enhancing patients' natural beauty while navigating the pressures of social media and cosmetic trends.

April 24, 2025

2025 04 24 Anjali Rajpal 400

Conservative management of class V lesions: A case study using advanced adhesive and flowable composite

By Dr. Troy Schmedding

In restorative dentistry, preserving tooth structure and ensuring long-term function are central to ensuring a successful outcome. In this case study, Dr. Troy Schmedding explains step-by-step how he restored a class V lesion.

April 24, 2025

Schmedding Troy 400

New details emerge in death of dental director

By Melissa Busch

What may have led to the death of a dental director in Wisconsin has been revealed.

April 23, 2025

Pooping too much, too little may spell trouble for teeth

By Melissa Busch

Abnormal bowel habits may be correlated with a higher risk of poor teeth conditions, according to a study.

April 23, 2025

Public Bathroom Andrey Popov

Chatbots may valuably answer questions about dental prostheses

Artificial intelligence chatbots may transform how patients understand dental prostheses by mimicking human conversation, according to a study published on April 15 in BMC Oral Health.

April 23, 2025

Chatbot Song About Summer

Clinical tip: How often should aligners be changed?

With clear aligners becoming an important part of orthodontic treatment, Dr. Shalin Shah of CDOCS discusses the frequency of switching aligners and why timing is critical.

April 23, 2025

Shah Shalin 400

Dentist fatally shot, woman arrested

By Melissa Busch

A woman was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a dentist who was a dental director at a nonprofit clinic on April 19.

April 22, 2025

Woman Handcuffs

Visually impaired man sues dental practice in Fla.

By Melissa Busch

A man who is legally blind filed a U.S. civil rights lawsuit on April 16 against a dental practice in Florida.

April 22, 2025

Legal Scales 400

Resealing may prevent tooth decay at a fair price

Resealing may significantly reduce dental decay long term and at a reasonable cost, making it a compelling option for inclusion in insurance and Medicaid coverage, according to a study recently published in AJPM Focus.

April 22, 2025

Boy Dental Exam

Page 1 of 166