Melissa Busch[email protected]X-RayWhat’s the best age to take kids’ x-rays to detect dental anomalies?Nearly 3 in 4 kids present with at least one dental abnormality or pathology. Dentists should order panoramic x-rays at ages 9, 12, and 15 to detect them.June 20, 2023Oral BacteriaLow social support may equal caries, tooth loss in U.S. adultsAdults in the U.S. are more likely to have untreated dental caries and severe tooth loss if they have lower levels of social support, according to a study.June 16, 2023DSOTop 5 fastest-growing DSOs in the U.S.The top five fastest-growing DSOs in the U.S. include Specialty Dental Brands, which grew by about 40%.June 15, 2023RestorationsADHD drug may increase patients' restorative care needsAdults taking medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may need more restorations, according to a study.June 14, 2023DSOTop 10 largest DSOs include a mix of oldies and newbiesHeartland Dental remains the largest DSO in the U.S. However, the top 10 largest DSOs list also includes some surprises.June 14, 2023Orofacial PainIs fentanyl key to treating difficult-to-sedate patients?Adding fentanyl to midazolam for conscious sedation may improve dental operating conditions for patients.June 13, 2023Dental EducationDental hygiene, dental assistant graduation rates fallGraduation rates for dental hygiene and dental assistant students have declined, according to a report.June 9, 2023Legal IssuesDental technician cops to precious metal theft at veterans clinicA dental technician admitted to stealing precious metals from a U.S. Veterans Affairs dental clinic.June 9, 2023MarketingIs your practice’s social media affecting patient retention?More than 8 in 10 patients who switched dentists reported that their dental office’s social media influenced their decision, according to a study.June 8, 2023FluorideFluoride varnish no more effective than placebo in preventing kids' cariesTopical application of a fluoride varnish was not any more effective than placebo in a trial for preventing approximal caries.June 7, 2023Previous PagePage 26 of 122Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesCharges to be dismissed against ex-dental employeeA former dental employee accused of embezzlement has reached a deal to have the charges dismissed against her.Office ManagementDr. Tom Giacobbi on rethinking your dental practice's scheduling habitsImaging & CAD/CAMWho’s using in-house restorative CAD/CAM systems?Imaging & CAD/CAM3 dental imaging and CAD/CAM stories that matteredPodcastsUp 20, tied, or down 20? A championship coach shares how dental leaders should finish the year.
