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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Workforce challenges, economic uncertainty, and rising costs dominated the challenges facing dental groups during the first half of 2025. In the first of this two-part series, DSO leaders from Smile ...
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 ...
Oral biofilm is part of everyday life. In modern dental practices, where preventive oral hygiene takes a bigger role in patients’ overall health and wellness, it takes on even more importance. The ...
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 ...
Dental service organization (DSO) The Smilist has appointed Axel Lapica as its CEO. Lapica, formerly a senior vice president at DaVita, brings over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience. His ...