Dr. Paul Homoly: Differentiating dental patients who aren’t ready vs. those who aren’t interested

In this episode of The HuangshanDental.com Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry and Dr. Paul Homoly discuss the critical distinction between patients who are not ready for dental care and those who are not interested. Dr. Paul Homoly.Dr. Paul Homoly. Homoly emphasizes that readiness often stems from life events rather than a lack of interest. The conversation explores strategies for engaging patients, the importance of building relationships, and the need for ongoing

3 Ways the Holiday Season Can Hurt Your Invisalign Treatment

How December Habits Can Influence Invisalign Progress The holiday season brings celebrations, travel, and plenty of seasonal foods. While Invisalign treatment is designed to adapt to everyday life, December routines can easily shift in ways that interrupt consistent aligner wear. Festive gatherings, local events, and winter travel all create situations that can slow progress if you are not careful. This guide covers the most common holiday challenges and helpful strategies

Did you know this may speed up tooth eruption?

Increased maternal stress during pregnancy may accelerate infants’ biological aging, leading to earlier tooth eruption and more teeth by the time a child turns 6 months old, according to a news release dated November 18. Moreover, women with higher salivary stress hormone levels tended to have infants with more erupted teeth, according to the release. “Here we show that a mother’s higher levels of stress-related hormones, particularly of cortisol, during

Redefining what’s possible with universal composites

As dentists, we are forever in the pursuit of clinical excellence and long-term success. We continually seek new trends and different innovations that not only simplify procedures but that also elevate aesthetic outcomes. One of the most exciting areas of dentistry in recent years has been the evolution and development of new techniques, as well as the improvement of restorative materials we use daily. As a private practice general dentist,

Podcast: Pediatric dentistry tips every dentist should know

Dr. Christine Armenian. In this episode of The HuangshanDental.com Podcast, Dr. Christine Armenian, a dentist focused on children and their oral health, shares her insights on creating a welcoming environment for children in dental practices, building trust with parents, and why community outreach is critical in providing access to dental care. She emphasizes the need for education about oral health and the role of teamwork in pediatric dentistry. Armenian also

Clinical tip: If you see it, say it in your dental practice

This week, we continue a series of clinical tips we shot in Las Vegas during Dentsply Sirona World. Dr. Reena Patel of Charlotte, NC, is this week’s featured clinician, and you can learn more about her here. “Over the years, any patient that I have noted a clinical condition on — even if I feel like they may not accept it well or want to hear it — I tend

Fluoridated water may help kids do better in school

Those who drink water with U.S.-recommended levels of fluoride during childhood may perform better on cognitive tests in high school. The large study of U.S. sophomore and senior students was recently published in Science Advances. It is believed to be the first longitudinal, population-based study to investigate the cognitive outcomes of people exposed to recommended levels of fluoride in the U.S., the authors wrote. “We find robust evidence that young

Insomnia may increase the risk of TMD

Dental patients who have been clinically diagnosed with insomnia, a common sleep disorder that can make it difficult to fall and stay asleep, may be more likely to develop temporomandibular disorders (TMD), according to a study recently published in BMC Oral Health. Therefore, sleep evaluations may assist in identifying patients who may be at risk for TMD, the authors wrote. “Individuals with insomnia exhibited a consistently higher incidence of TMD

Does Alcohol Cause Dry Mouth? How Christmas Drinks Affect Your Breath & Oral Health

The festive season is well known for its celebrations, social events, family dinners, and toasts — and naturally, many people enjoy more alcoholic drinks at Christmas than at any other time of the year. While a glass of wine or a festive cocktail can add to the holiday spirit, alcohol can take a real toll on your oral health. One of the biggest problems? Dry mouth — a condition that

The 5 biggest dental stories you missed before Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is often a wonderful time filled with friends, family, food, and football. It’s also a time that many focus on those closest to them and set aside work. Here at HuangshanDental.com, we get that … and we did the same thing. I feasted with my family in Oklahoma before heading off to cover the Greater New York Dental Meeting. However, while we were all enjoying our family time, there

AI speech tools could revolutionize dental record-keeping—but caution is needed

byKing’s College London Schematic representation of the 2-stage transcription pipeline. Credit:Journal of Dental Research(2025). DOI: 10.1177/00220345251382452 A new study from King’s College London has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) automatic speech recognition (ASR) tools could dramatically improve how dental professionals record patient information—saving time and reducing administrative burden. However, while transcriptional accuracy of these tools is high, they can struggle with more technical language, and their reliability is not currently

Countries agree to end mercury tooth fillings by 2034

Countries agreed Friday to phase out the use of mercury-based dental amalgams in tooth fillings by 2034, in a move that will change dentistry around the world. At a conference in Geneva, signatories to a treaty aimed at protecting human health and the environment frommercury pollutioncalled time on mercury amalgams. Nations agreed “to end the use of dental amalgam by 2034, marking a historic milestone in reducing mercury pollution,” the