What to know about treating different types of patients
2025-10-02
Brooke Fukuoka, D.M.D., squats down to speak to her patient Hunter at Family Health Services’ Advanced Delivery Dental Clinic in Jerome, Idaho. She says it
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New CDT codes you should know for 2026
2025-09-29
CDT 2026 boasts 60 code changes, including 31 additions. Below is information to help prepare dentists to use some of these new codes come Jan.
What to know about information-blocking regulations
2025-09-09
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Sept. 3 that it plans to “crack down” on information blocking. The 21st Century Cures Act
Leadership: A Conversation That Elevates Everyone
2025-08-26
Written by: Alan Stern, DDS Leadership is one of the most common buzzwords in today’s world. Leadership books, seminars, and courses are everywhere—and I’ve taught
Proposed ADA standards, technical report available for review by Sept. 7
2025-07-25
Five new documents are available from the American Dental Association’s Standards Program for review and comment by Sept. 7. Proposed ANSI/ADA Standard No. 47-2 for
CAQH seeks dental providers for 2025 index
2025-07-03
The Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare, the health care industry alliance better known as CAQH, is calling for dental providers to participate in the 2025
ADA raises concerns over dental insurer’s acquisition of dental practices
2025-07-02
The ADA is raising concerns over a Wisconsin dental insurer’s acquisition of a chain of dental practices. Delta Dental of Wisconsin, a member of the
‘Never been cooler’: Metal braces making comeback with help from social media
2025-07-02
Dr. Siegel Dr. Riccio Dr. Mendes Former brace faces and metal mouths rejoice — a look that may have once been considered “uncool” is now
Researchers in the UK and India aim to combat antibiotic overprescription in dentistry
2025-07-01
LEEDS, England: While antibiotics remain essential for treating infectious diseases, their global efficacy is declining owing to the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In response
Bias in dentistry and how it shapes the way dental professionals care for patients
2025-06-30
Bias is an intrinsic aspect of human cognition, and healthcare professionals—including those in dentistry—are not immune to its influence. Understanding the nature and impact of
ADA seeks members for working group on data content standards for administrative transactions
2025-06-27
The American Dental Association’s Standards Program is seeking members for a new working group on data content standardization. Data content standards provide guidance on data
Hypnosis—a useful complementary tool for oral health professionals?
2025-06-26
MONTREAL, Canada: Hypnosis, long associated with stage performances and entertainment, is drawing attention for its clinical applications in the field of dentistry. As the demand