A former dental assistant in Oklahoma arrested for reportedly sexually assaulting an unconscious man while he was lying in a dental chair awaiting treatment is facing charges stemming from 15 other ...

Patients who received periodontal management for two years before the onset of type 2 diabetes had better health than those who didn't receive care. The study was published on November 18 in the ...

Continuing education (CE) is an essential part of dentistry that should be viewed as enhancing both the clinical and the business sides of the practice. Strategizing a CE plan each year allows ...

A man in England who was left with permanent nerve damage after a dental needle broke in his mouth while he was getting anesthesia was awarded a settlement of 17,000 pounds ($21,279 U.S.), according ...

Infection prevention and control involve important tasks that we know we need to do, but often, we are squeezing them in between patients in a rush to stay on time. Our brains are on autopilot as we ...

A dentist in California who was recently arrested for allegedly engaging in inappropriate conduct with patients is being sued by a 40-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman claiming that he touched them ...

An oral surgeon in Washington who surrendered his dental license following a patient's death was one of more than a dozen people arrested in a sex trafficking sting, according to recently published ...

Claims that water fluoridation may be out once President-elect Donald Trump returns to office in 2025 have led the stock at dental supply companies, including Henry Schein, to surge, according to news ...

Scaling and root planing (SRP) along with using mouthwash may significantly reduce the risks of preterm birth (PTB) and low birth weight (LBW) in pregnant patients with periodontitis. The review was ...

I admit it ... I'm a big fan of the musical "Wicked." I have seen it on Broadway and on tour numerous times as well. There's something about the music and the ...

Adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) may face a higher risk of poor oral health and dysbiosis; therefore, dermatologists should discuss oral hygiene and recommend dental referrals when needed. The study ...

With the future of water fluoridation at risk with the incoming Trump administration in 2025, the Massachusetts Dental Society is announcing its continued support of adding cavity-fighting fluoride to ...