Melissa Busch[email protected]Dental AssistantChanging dental assisting laws, rules in U.S. statesThe Dental Assisting National Board's spring 2024 State of the States report reveals the latest legislative and regulatory changes.April 15, 2024PediatricsHow teeth develop in the wombIncisors develop in the womb due to a buildup of mechanical pressure within the tissue, according to an animal study published in Nature Cell Biology. This revelation may lead to a better understanding of how birth defects occur.April 15, 2024CardiovascularControlling this heart condition may rely on gum disease treatmentPatients with this cardiac condition had better outcomes if their gum disease was treated, according to a new study.April 13, 2024Legal IssuesEx-employee cops plea to embezzling $100K from dental practiceA former employee at a dental practice accused of stealing $100,000 from her employer pleaded guilty.April 12, 2024Legal IssuesDentist under investigation for role in fraud schemeA dentist is being investigated for his connection to an alleged multimillion-dollar scheme to defraud Medicaid.April 11, 2024Legal IssuesU.S. court dismisses dry mouth product lawsuitA U.S. court dismissed a suit that claimed dry mouth dietary supplement discs were falsely advertised as promoting a healthy mouth because they could erode teeth.April 10, 2024Alternative Pain TherapiesThis therapy make take the ouch out of burning mouth syndromeA therapy that stimulates cell function may offer immediate pain relief from burning mouth syndrome.April 10, 2024Legal IssuesDentist, 'Hoosiers' actor criminally chargedA dentist known for his role as a basketball player in the 1986 sports film "Hoosiers" has been charged with criminal confinement and battery.April 9, 2024Legal IssuesWoman charged with impersonating a dental assistantA woman in Pennsylvania was arrested for pretending to be an advanced dental assistant.April 9, 2024Sports DentistryBad mouthguard partially blamed for UFC lossA faulty mouthguard may have been one of the factors that led a mixed martial artist to lose the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).April 8, 2024Previous PagePage 54 of 66Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesCelebrity dentist killed by policeAuthor and podcaster Dr. Steven Lin was shot dead by police after attacking two women at an apartment complex.Legal IssuesDentist cited for unnecessary, expensive treatments to keep his licensePodcastsTransforming dental office managers into COOsSmile DesignClinical tip: The 'why now?' question that can help you close casesOrthodonticsWhat is coming for clear aligners in 2026 and beyond?
