"One of the benefits of a DSO is that they can reduce the administrative burden. However, you're trading that for less clinical autonomy. In a DPO, you're getting economies of scale for purchasing ...

Breastfeeding may not contribute to early childhood caries (ECC), but other factors, including early feeding habits, may increase the risk of tooth decay, according to a study published in BMC Oral ...

A dentist in Michigan was arrested on October 9 and arraigned for criminal sexual conduct and released from custody after posting a $20,000 bond, according to a news story published October 10 on 94.9 ...

A new analysis from Delta Dental shows that dental care use among insured patients in the U.S. has rebounded since COVID-19. Comparing 2020-2023 data with pre-pandemic 2017-2019 averages, preventive ...

More than 50% of dental hygienists report that they have experienced workplace bullying, including persistent criticism, humiliation, teasing, and, sometimes, even threats and physical harm. The study ...

Criminal charges will not be filed against a dentist in Ohio who retired after one of his patients became unresponsive while under sedation for tooth extractions and died a few days later, according ...

Dr. Avi Patel. Dr. Avi Patel. Patel also emphasizes the importance of social media in building a presence and connecting with other dentists, as well as the challenges faced in orthodontics and the ...

A family has filed a $22 million medical negligence lawsuit against a dental practice in Oregon, claiming that a routine dental procedure that included general anesthesia left their 4-year-old with ...

A former employee accused of stealing $29,000 from the dental service organization (DSO) practice in Georgia where she worked was arrested, according to a story published on August 12 by Access WDUN.

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has launched the state’s first dental assistant registered apprenticeship program. The 15-month program, which is designed to address healthcare ...

Dr. Yang Chai, PhD. USC The University of Southern California (USC) Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry has named Associate Dean of Research Dr. Yang Chai, PhD, as its dean. Previously interim dean, ...

Researchers from the University of Hong Kong have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to predict the risk of early childhood caries for individual teeth, according to a ...