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 ...

In this episode of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry speaks with Michelle Lee, the executive director of the Association for Dental Safety (ADS), about the significant changes in ...

No longer adding fluoride to public water systems may worsen dental health in children and increase dental costs by billions within five years, according to a new study published on May 30 in JAMA ...

American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) President Erin Haley-Hitz has publicly opposed Nevada Senate Bill 495, claiming it sidesteps necessary education and accreditation. If the bill is passed ...

In today’s dental practice, effectively managing the various insurance plans that patients carry is crucial for financial health and patient satisfaction. Here are some strategies to help dental ...

Ormco Spark aligner system. Images courtesy of Ormco Corporation. Orthodontic technology manufacturer Ormco has launched Spark retainers and the BiteSync Class II Corrector in the U.S. The retainers ...

You could call me a true coding nerd, and I would agree. It's my business and pleasure to study, research, and use the ADA's Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) coding information to the ...

Young Specialties has launched ClearDefense silver fluoride, designed to block dentin tubules to relieve sensitivity and reduce the risk of tooth discoloration.

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) has raised concerns over staff cuts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), warning that they threaten oral health programs ...

COLOGNE, Germany - As is customary before every recent International Dental Show (IDS) begins, Ivoclar Vivadent held a premeeting press conference to not only show off some of their latest products ...

Do patients complain about your practice's billing? Perhaps it's a sign to take a deep dive into your systems to see what is frustrating your patients. When insurance becomes a variable in the billing ...

A Pennsylvania dentist who, along with dentists, practice owners, and employees, was charged with allegedly running a scheme that tried to defraud Medicaid and U.S. agencies has been detained pending ...