News you’ve missed this week – 21 December 2024
2024-12-21
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… GDC fails to
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What Cheap Dental Insurance Is Available?
2024-12-21
Dental health is an essential aspect of our overall well-being, but the cost of dental treatments can often be a significant burden. Dental insurance can
Reflecting on 2024: progress and milestones in dentistry
2024-12-21
Polly Bhambra reflects on different moments from an eventful year in dentistry and her goals for the coming year. As 2024 draws to a close,
Innovative Water Flosser Gains Popularity, Now Available at a Discount
2024-12-21
While brushing twice daily is a well-established habit for most, an essential aspect of oral hygiene often goes overlooked: flossing. Many people skip flossing due
Can Orthodontist Fill Cavities?
2024-12-21
Orthodontics and general dentistry are both integral parts of oral health care, yet they have distinct focuses and areas of expertise. The question of whether
Dental Bridge Vs Implant : Which Is Better?
2024-12-21
When faced with the loss of a tooth or multiple teeth, two common restorative options that patients consider are dental bridges and dental implants. Both
Unlocking the Secrets of Aging Enamel: How Fluoride Shapes Tooth Health
2024-12-20
Teeth play a crucial role in breaking down food, with their tough enamel layer protecting them from the immense stress of chewing. However, unlike other
iDD’s 2024 Year in Review
2024-12-20
As we wrap up another incredible year in digital dentistry, we’ve got something special to share – your iDD 2024 Wrapped! Let’s look at how
ADA standards available for comment by Feb. 10, 2025
2024-12-20
Two draft standards from the American Dental Association are available for public review and comment until Feb. 10, 2025. The standards, which were developed by
Illinois dentist sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing drugs from patients
2024-12-20
From as early as December 2019 until at least August 2020, Phillip Jensen, DMD, stole fentanyl intended to help patients manage pain by withdrawing part
Florida city halts water fluoridation after surgeon general recommendation: 5 notes
2024-12-20
Five notes: 1. A county ordinance has mandated water fluoridation since 1989. 2. Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, MD, PhD, recommended against community water fluoridation
The Hidden Dangers of Brushing Only Once a Day
2024-12-20
Brushing your teeth just once daily might seem harmless, but dental professionals strongly warn against this practice, highlighting the significant risks it poses to oral