Dentistry’s hygienist conundrum
2025-12-03
Various workforce trends have created a perfect storm for the dental hygienist shortage, and dental practices are struggling to keep up. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated
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Dentaid celebrates 45 years of oral health innovation
2025-12-03
BARCELONA, Spain: This year, Dentaid marked 45 years in oral health. Founded in 1980 as a small family business, the company has grown into an
Henry Schein Expands Partnership with vVARDIS
2025-12-03
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced the expansion of its agreement with vVARDIS, which grants the company exclusive U.S. distribution rights for the drill-free
NCOIL approves ‘opt-in’ amendment to Transparency in Dental Benefits Contracting Model Act
2025-12-03
ADA Trustee Randall Markarian, D.M.D., attended NCOIL’s Health Committee meeting to provide input from the dental community. The National Council of Insurance Legislators, or NCOIL,
Movement matters: protecting musculoskeletal health in dentistry
2025-12-03
Anni Seaborne highlights the importance of musculoskeletal health and how dental professionals can protect theirs in practice. Working in dentistry often means long hours in
Tips to avoid claim denials due to common coding mistakes
2025-12-02
Dr. Crum With the launch of the latest CDT Code just around the corner, the American Dental Association hopes to help dentists avoid common coding
Outlook for DSOs bright, but concerns remain: Exec
2025-12-02
Although there are continued opportunities for growth among DSOs, challenges around staffing and finances will be persistent obstacles for success. Barry Lyon, DDS, dental director
New US study finds recommended fluoride levels linked to better teen cognitive performance
2025-12-02
MINNEAPOLIS, US: Since the election of Donald Trump as US president in 2024, the question of water fluoridation in the country has become increasingly politicised.
Alabama clinic sees surge in dental demand
2025-12-02
A health clinic in Decatur, Ala., is in need of additional volunteers after seeing an increase in demand for dental services, ABC affiliate WAAY reported
The Year-End Tax Strategies Traditional CPAs Overlook in Dental Practices
2025-12-02
For many dentists, year-end is one of the most overlooked opportunities to influence their tax outcome. As practices expand, bring on new partners, add locations,
The shifting dental education landscape
2025-12-02
Here are 10 statistics and trends showcasing the shifting dental education landscape: 1. Dental school tuition has increased by 26.5% for residents and 18% for
Dentist erased after hitting child patient on head
2025-12-02
A dentist has been removed from the register after it was proved that he hit the head of a child patient and failed to treat
