A dentist in Iowa accused of treating nearly a dozen patients for "severe gum disease" when in fact they were healthy had his license placed on probation for two years, according to a settlement order ...

HuFriedyGroup will debut PWR Air, the newest addition to its PWR portfolio, at the 2026 Chicago Midwinter Meeting, which is being held February 18-21. The air polishing device is designed to support ...

A dental assistant who pleaded guilty to tampering with fentanyl vials from the Colorado oral surgery practice where she worked has been sentenced, according to a press release from the U.S.

Expanding coverage of dental procedures for Medicare beneficiaries with certain medical treatments appeared to not encourage clinicians, especially oral surgeons, to participate in the program. The ...

Though dental hygienists reported moderate levels of self-compassion and still get joy from helping patients, they also felt work-related physical, psychological, and emotional exhaustion. The study ...

The only statistic that really matters regarding the health of a dental practice is cash. If a practice has cash, it will be successful -- end of story. Always know how much cash you have. Most ...

Mississippi appears to be the U.S. state with the poorest oral health, ranking the lowest due to dental treatment costs and access to fluoridated water, according to an analysis published on January ...

Don’t forget to watch your spending. Lowering overhead will help offset inflation. The first strategy might be to put off a purchase that you don’t need right now. You can also consider waiting until ...

The Tusk 2026 Dental M&A Report provides a clear look at how 2025 played out and what it meant for valuations, deal terms, and buyer behavior. It also includes Tusk's dental service organization (DSO) ...

"Both severe periodontitis and edentulism are highly prevalent globally, imposing a significant burden on individuals and societies," wrote the authors, led by Gustavo Nascimento of the Duke-NUS ...

An expert panel convened by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs developed the guidelines, which significantly expand the ADA’s 2012 radiography guidelines. They provide direction as to when each ...

Some conditions can make people reluctant to show their smiles, such as tooth discoloration, missing teeth, and gingival hyperplasia, an overgrowth of the gums. Gingival hyperplasia affects not only ...