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OU receives $33.6M grant to develop new imaging platform

Researchers at the University of Oklahoma (OU) have received a $33.6 million federal grant to develop a new imaging platform that could advance discoveries in medicine and dentistry.

September 11, 2023

UofL researchers to study mouth microorganisms

University of Louisville (UofL) researchers have received $11.7 million to study microorganisms throughout the body.

September 5, 2023

Teeth Magnifying Glass

ADA publishes new guidelines on pain management in children

Acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are recommended as first-line treatments.

August 31, 2023

NIDCR award supports training on child anxiety

A psychologist at the University of Arkansas has received a $450,000 federal grant to train dentists how to handle child anxiety.

August 28, 2023

Girl Dental Mold

Can a simple saliva test ID CVD risk?

The early warning signs of cardiovascular disease (CVD) may be gleaned from a simple saliva sample.

August 24, 2023

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Survey: Dentists are embracing AI

About 35% of dentists have implemented artificial intelligence (AI) in their dental practice, according to a recent survey.

August 21, 2023

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TENS treatment proves effective in treating OSA

A commonly used treatment for pain relief has been shown to improve breathing in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

August 17, 2023

Metformin may help manage periodontitis

New research in mice has revealed a potential role for metformin in managing periodontitis, according to a study published in Genes & Diseases.

August 15, 2023

Gum Inflammation

U.K. researchers to develop AI for detecting tooth decay

A group has received a nearly $2 million grant to develop artificial intelligence (AI) to help detect tooth decay and gum disease.

August 10, 2023

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Researchers develop novel bone regeneration technique

Research in rats may reveal how proteins involved in bone repair can improve bone regeneration over large areas.

July 26, 2023

Bone regeneration was enhanced by administering mRNAs encoding Runx2 and VEGF into the bone defect of a rat mandible bone. Image courtesy of the Department of Research, Toyko Medical and Dental University.

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U.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlement

An Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.

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How buprenorphine law changes may affect dentistry

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ADHA adopts policies affecting scope of practice, licensure, more

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Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

Got cavities? Maybe blame your genes?

By Karie Neeley Anderson

For patients who say they still get cavities despite brushing, there may be some truth to that.

February 11, 2026

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Dental assistant sentenced for tampering with practice drugs

By Melissa Busch

A Colorado dental assistant who pleaded guilty to tampering with vials of fentanyl was sentenced to prison.

February 10, 2026

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Did expanding Medicare dental benefits make a difference?

By Melissa Busch

Medicare dental reforms aimed to increase access, but clinician participation appears to tell a different story, reports a new study.

February 10, 2026

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Compounded dental drugs: Where convenience meets consequence

By Dr. Richard Nagelberg

Look past cost and convenience when considering compounded alternatives to U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved dental therapies.

February 10, 2026

Compounding Pharmacist Nadia

How your practice is likely leaving money on the table

Your practice may be producing well, but are hidden billing gaps quietly draining revenue and stressing your team?

February 10, 2026

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Patient sues dentists, practice over botched extraction

By Melissa Busch

Two Missouri dentists and a practice were named in a lawsuit alleging that a bungled tooth extraction resulted in permanent nerve damage.

February 9, 2026

Dental Forceps Tooth

Whiter teeth may start with toothbrush vibrations

A powder made of strontium, calcium, and barium titanate may offer a novel approach to whitening teeth without damaging tooth enamel.

February 9, 2026

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Dental Duets: What could make medical-dental integration work, Part 2

By Michael Ventriello

Medical-dental integration won't succeed through better relationships or technology alone. Healthcare strategist Eva Allan explains what will overcome structural barriers.

February 9, 2026

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Do’s and don’ts for creating healthy practice finances

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Successful practices stay attuned to these two indicators continuously, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.

February 9, 2026

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Patients in this state may have the worst dental health

Based on 25 indicators of dental wellness, these are the states with the best and worst oral health, according to WalletHub.

February 6, 2026

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Why dental technology must put security first

By Tasha Dickinson

Dental technology is evolving fast. Without secure-by-design principles, innovation may jeopardize dental practices and patient data, writes Tasha Dickinson.

February 6, 2026

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The risks of compounded minocycline gels in periodontal treatments

Using compounded minocycline gels in periodontal therapy is growing. Dentists should think twice before switching from FDA-approved treatments, says Dr. Tim Donley.

February 6, 2026

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