A dentist in Utah was arrested on June 24 for allegedly sending a high school senior improper texts and inappropriately touching her during a physical exam he wasn’t licensed to perform, according to ...

A former employee was arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $78,000 over a three-year period from a dental practice in Connecticut where she once worked, according to multiple news stories ...

The parents of a 2-year-old North Carolina boy are calling for a criminal investigation into their son's death following a dental procedure at a Greensboro surgery center in July 2025, according to a ...

After a dentist didn't show up for work, a wellness check revealed the clinician and his wife were fatally shot while their kids were unharmed.

Holiday time is the perfect time to play some "Would You Rather," the party game that forces participants to reveal surprising facts about themselves, providing insight into what they value most.

As a general dentist, I’ve noticed that thyroid medications come up again and again in my patients’ health histories. And with them come questions we’ve all asked at some point: Is it safe to use ...

Though the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has no formal position on microplastics -- which can expose humans to chemicals that have been linked to cancer and other health issues -- ...

Some conditions can make people reluctant to show their smiles, such as tooth discoloration, missing teeth, and gingival hyperplasia, an overgrowth of the gums. Gingival hyperplasia affects not only ...

DentScribe has launched AI Voice Perio Charting, a tool designed for hands-free charting using natural speech during exams. AI Voice Perio Charting builds a structured periodontal chart in real time ...

However, the CDA warns that delaying the cuts still creates uncertainty for patients and providers. Proposition 56 currently provides one-third of Medi-Cal Dental funding and has led to major ...

As we look ahead to 2024, it’s always interesting to predict which technologies and techniques will become a regular part of the dental industry in the near future. Among the candidates for 2024 is ...

Recently, states in the U.S. made a new unlicensed dental auxiliary designation and instituted other changes that affect dental assistants, according to the Dental Assisting National Board's (DANB) ...