The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) have released a joint statement urging that only properly educated and licensed ...

"Both severe periodontitis and edentulism are highly prevalent globally, imposing a significant burden on individuals and societies," wrote the authors, led by Gustavo Nascimento of the Duke-NUS ...

DrBicuspid's 2024 list of top 10 dental service organizations (DSOs) in the U.S. include Heartland Dental and MB2 Dental.

While dental service organizations (DSO) Heartland Dental, TAG - The Aspen Group, and Pacific Dental Services maintained their stronghold as the top three largest DSOs in the U.S., respectively, they ...

The year 2024 brought significant changes to dentistry, and 2025 promises even more transformational shifts. With technology advancing at an accelerated pace, patient expectations continuing to rise, ...

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 ...

Dental equipment manufacturer Planmeca has launched new artificial intelligence (AI) tools for Planmeca Romexis. New AI-powered features have been added to enhance the unit's imaging capabilities.

Dental hygienists are the unsung heroes in dental offices across the U.S., so why not celebrate them during National Dental Hygienists Week? Victoria Martinec, RDH, shares some thoughtful and ...

When 58% of patients say the injection is the worst part of the dental experience, it's time someone did something about it, and that's exactly what is happening right now in our industry. This year ...

Consolidation within any industry follows a predictable trajectory, and the dental sector is no exception. Drawing from Harvard Business Review's research on consolidation curves, we can ascertain ...

Dentists are among the leading prescribers of narcotics for moderate to severe acute pain following dental procedures. While short-term opioid prescriptions may not significantly harm the patient, ...

As we look ahead to 2025, one theme stands clear: The patient experience will take center stage in trends that affect dental practices. Patient expectations are rising; they seek practices that offer ...