About 60% of dental patients self-medicate -- most commonly with analgesics and antibiotics -- for their oral health problems, including unbearable pain, according to a large systematic review ...

Dentistry and engineering researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) have developed a tool to improve ventilation and capture droplets produced by ultrasonic scalers and drills, ...

A woman in Arizona who was arrested for allegedly operating a dental practice at her home without a license after an investigation led to the discovery of human teeth in her trash was sentenced, ...

A U.S. judge in California issued a landmark decision on September 24 determining that adding fluoride to public drinking water to help prevent tooth decay is risky to individuals, including children ...

While there is often a focus for dentists when retirement is discussed about the financial side of the future, there is rarely talk about the emotional side of retirement and what comes next. That's ...

Orthodontists may be more likely to support early extraction of third molars to prevent crowding and cavities, while oral surgeons focus on avoiding pericoronitis and infections. This study was ...

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A woman's overall intake of dietary antioxidants, including vitamin C, may play a role in causing recurring aphthous stomatitis (RAS), which is better known as canker sores, according to a study ...

Dr. Meena Barsoum returns this week with another clinical tip courtesy of CDOCS that is sure to help your dental skills grow and boost your dental practice. This week, the focus is on imaging and how ...

When it comes to your dental patients, there are certainly plenty of options out there on how you can help them improve their oral health. However, Susan Wingrove, RDH, believes bringing GC America ...

We all know that treatment plans are a list of proposed procedures and treatments that must be presented to patients in a way they understand and agree to. Usually, the dentist or hygienist introduces ...

Custom resilient attachments designed with CAD-CAM may provide improved angulation compensation for implant-supported prostheses compared to standard types. The technique was published on September 19 ...